Aurora Engineering Partnership23 Jan 2026 17:21
The Aurora Engineering Partnership (AEP) is a strategic collaboration between QinetiQ, AtkinsRéalis, and BMT, serving as the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) primary, default route for procuring engineering services via the Engineering Delivery Partnership (EDP). It provides rapid, efficient engineering support to DE&S (Defence Equipment & Support) and Front Line Commands, utilizing a wide, agile network of over 250 specialist, small-to-medium enterprise (SME) providers. As of late 2025, the partnership is undergoing a provider network refresh to further enhance UK defence productivity.