Contract Award

Ministry of Defence
South East
Selective procedure
1 October 2025 to 30 September 2030

The contract covers marine support for the British Underwater Test & Evaluation Centre (BUTEC) and Raasay ranges, including torpedo recovery, sonobuoy trials, and target launch. It also provides two dedicated vessels for deep-water dive training and maritime platforms for helicopter winching, coastal survival, and fast jet target towing. Operations are based in Kyle of Lochalsh with additional support across UK maritime ranges.

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Awarded value: £65.6m; As published
Published: 20 June 2025; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 14 May 2025; Serco and Briggs Marine Contractors Limited
Contract length: 60 months; Ends 30 September 2030

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of specialist maritime support services for military training, underwater testing, range safety, and diving operations across UK coastal waters.

Category: Marine services

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
20 June 2025
Contract awardedto Serco and Briggs Marine Contractors Limited
14 May 2025
Contract starts
1 October 2025
Contract ends
30 September 2030

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How it compares

372× the typical vessel charter contract (£176k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/175591/contract-award
Buyer reference: tender_302157/1493076
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-8d0a0873-627c-446c-8a37-9f22fe3ce1c7
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Ministry of Defence. Contract Award. Contract award, 20 June 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/175591/contract-award (accessed 12 October 2026).