Video Ray Defender (VRD) ROVs Training and Maintenance.

Ministry of Defence
South East
Direct award
13 January 2025 to 13 January 2027

Technical maintenance, repair, and operator training services for Video Ray Defender (VRD) remotely operated vehicles. The contract covers the ongoing operational readiness and support of these specific underwater systems to ensure continued performance and safety in maritime environments.

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Awarded value: £96k; As published
Published: 11 February 2025
Awarded: 11 February 2025; Atlantas Marine
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 13 January 2027

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of specialist technical training and maintenance services for Video Ray Defender remotely operated underwater vehicles and associated equipment.

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services contract
Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 24 months
Contract dates: 13 January 2025 to 13 January 2027
Certifications asked for: None stated
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 50312600

Services in this contract

Military weapon systems and platform equipment supportMain service£5m typicalTraining and maintenance for MoD Video Ray Defender ROVs

Lifecycle

Published
11 February 2025
Contract awardedto Atlantas Marine
11 February 2025
Contract starts
13 January 2025
Contract ends
13 January 2027

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Ministry of Defence

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The supplier

Atlantas Marine

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/302/video-ray-defender-vrd-rovs-training-and-maintenance
Buyer reference: tender_469592/1450870
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-0036ec91-e952-4d7a-a57d-a06845d98330
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Ministry of Defence. Video Ray Defender (VRD) ROVs Training and Maintenance. Contract award, 11 February 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/302/video-ray-defender-vrd-rovs-training-and-maintenance (accessed 5 November 2026).