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title: "Video Ray Defender (VRD) ROVs Training and Maintenance."
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# Video Ray Defender (VRD) ROVs Training and Maintenance.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0036ec91-e952-4d7a-a57d-a06845d98330

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the tendering process for the "Video Ray Defender (VRD) ROVs Training and Maintenance" contract, classified under the "Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment" industry category. The procurement was conducted through a direct, single tender action method, below the threshold. The contract, valued at £88,450 GBP, is set to run from 13th January 2025 to 13th January 2027 in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15th November 2024 and the award issued on 11th February 2025. Atlantas Marine Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Yeovil, Somerset, has been assigned the contract.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, given the specificity and technical nature of the services required in training and maintaining the Video Ray Defender ROVs. Companies with expertise in IT equipment maintenance and repair will find this procurement especially suitable. Furthermore, engaging in a contract with the Ministry of Defence could enhance the business’s credentials and open doors to future government contracts.

## Notice

Please see attached SOR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7af55b3-0a76-43f0-8a3f-51918d18b3a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 13 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,800 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATLANTAS MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7af55b3-0a76-43f0-8a3f-51918d18b3a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7af55b3-0a76-43f0-8a3f-51918d18b3a8
  11th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7da88bec-2d08-4c53-84b0-31a222a2692c
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