What Ramora UK does

Ramora UK (legal entity Ramora Global Ltd) is a Fareham-headquartered specialist services company founded in 2004 that delivers explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and improvised explosive device disposal (IEDD) services to governments, military, law enforcement and commercial corporations internationally. Its core portfolio spans 24/7 emergency EOD response, land ordnance disposal, maritime ordnance disposal (REODS), pyrotechnic disposal, explosive substance disposal, consultancy and risk mitigation, certified training, site remediation with FFEH certification, and salvage and demolition, supported by a Hazardous Energetic Materials Unit (HEMU) and on-site training facilities. Proprietary technology includes the REODS remote ordnance disposal system (proven to depths beyond 1000msw), patented TEP storage and transportation boxes, a fleet of remotely operated vehicles, and chemical spectrometry/thermal imaging tools; the company also holds exclusive UK distribution rights for MED-ENG and ExploSim EOD/IEDD equipment.

The business operates an enterprise field-sales GTM with direct engagement to government and commercial clients, a 24/7 Control, Dispatch and Co-ordination Centre (CDCC) serving as the reactive deployment hub, an Explosive Safety Scheme (ESS) membership with fixed monthly retainers, maritime project retainers, custom quotation-based pricing for projects, and recurring revenue from equipment distribution and training. It maintains a dense compliance and accreditation stack — ISO 9001/14001/45001, Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, Achilles Silver+, JOSCAR, FPAL Verified/Registered, ADS Group, Constructionline SSIP, Counter-EO UK and ICO registration — plus HSE authorisation to transport desensitised explosives and IExpE training audit approval, which collectively pre-qualify it for UK defence, energy and public-sector procurement. Revenue, headcount and ownership structure are not disclosed in the available source material.

Name

Ramora UK

Legal name

Ramora Global Ltd

Website

https://ramorauk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ramora UK is a Fareham-based specialist firm delivering explosive ordnance disposal, IEDD, pyrotechnic disposal, training, consultancy and site remediation services to governments, military, law enforcement and commercial clients in the UK and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Services

NAICS

Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Waste Storage & TSDF Operations (Permitted Storage, Container/Yard Management) (BPALAFAE)

Keywords

• Explosive ordnance disposal
• Bomb disposal services
• Pyrotechnics disposal solutions
• UXO risk mitigation
• EOD consultancy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Fareham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Emergency EOD Response Services: 24/7 bomb disposal and explosive ordnance disposal services with reactive deployment to any EOD task. Reactive callout to ongoing incidents is provided as a complimentary, no charge service to relevant emergency services and other agencies that have registered for the service.
2. Explosive Consultancy Services: Utilizing the same Explosive Officers who deal with disposal of UXO and other energetics on a daily basis, providing UXO risk assessments, desk-based assessments, on-site EOC Engineers, client representatives, and explosives advice.
3. Training Services: Certified education and training packages for Governments and other organisations worldwide. Training in explosives awareness, EOD, IEDD, and high-risk search delivered by highly experienced former military personnel.
4. Land Ordnance Disposal: UK wide practical response to incidents involving Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) including pyrotechnic disposal services for Time Expired Pyrotechnics (TEPs).
5. Maritime Ordnance Disposal (REODS): 24/7 global emergency response for maritime UXO and Explosive Remnants of War using the Remote Explosive Ordnance Disposal System, including retainer services for maritime projects.
6. Site Remediation and FFEH Certification: Planning and clearance support for contaminated sites previously utilized for military or explosives manufacturing purposes, including Free From Explosives Hazard (FFEH) Certification upon completion.
7. Equipment Sales and Distribution: UK distributor for MED-ENG and ExploSim equipment, along with patented explosive storage solutions for pyrotechnics. Revenue from equipment sales and distribution as UK-based distributor.
8. Licence Application Support: Aid in assessment of explosive stores and locations as well as licence application support for explosive storage and marine licence applications, working with HSE, Trading Standards, Police, DBEIS and MMO.
9. Explosive Safety Scheme (ESS) Membership: Membership scheme providing guaranteed levels of support and response to any explosive related incident, including 24/7 Emergency Response Helpline and reactive services for member companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ramora UK is a specialist explosives services company that provides 24/7 emergency explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), land and maritime ordnance disposal, UXO risk consultancy, pyrotechnic and chemical explosive disposal, site remediation, certified EOD/IEDD training, and patented pyrotechnic storage and transport solutions. Services are delivered to governments, military, law enforcement, and commercial corporations across the UK and internationally through a 24/7 Control, Dispatch and Co-ordination Centre.

Product overview

Ramora UK is a specialist explosives services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of EOD-related products and services. The core offerings include 24/7 Emergency Response (EOD), Land Ordnance Disposal, Maritime Ordnance Disposal (REODS), Explosive Substances Disposal, Pyrotechnic Disposal (TEP Solution), Consultancy & Risk Mitigation, Training, Site Remediation and FFEH Certification, and Salvage and Demolition. Supporting infrastructure includes the Hazardous Energetic Materials Unit (HEMU) and specialized Training Facilities. Add-on offerings include EOD/IEDD Equipment Distribution (as UK distributor for MED-ENG and ExploSim) and the Explosive Safety Scheme (ESS) membership program. The company operates via a 24/7 Control, Dispatch & Co-ordination Centre (C.D.C.C) and serves Governments, corporations, military, and law enforcement agencies internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REODS (Remote Explosive Ordnance Disposal System): Purpose-built system for maritime Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) capable of removing maritime UXO and Explosive Remnants of War (ERoW) from pipelines, platforms and the open seabed
• HEMU (Hazardous Energetic Materials Unit)
• ESS (Explosive Safety Scheme)
• TEP System

Products and services

• Emergency Response (EOD) 24/7 explosive ordnance disposal response delivered through a dedicated Control, Dispatch & Co-ordination Centre that deploys EOD teams within moments to any EOD task, offering expert advice and practical services for governments, corporations, military and law enforcement.
• Land Ordnance Disposal UK-wide practical response to incidents involving Unexploded Ordnance, providing highly trained EOD operators and explosives officers that work alongside emergency services or as standalone units.
• Maritime Ordnance Disposal (REODS) Remote Explosive Ordnance Disposal System purpose-built for maritime EOD, removing maritime UXO and Explosive Remnants of War from pipelines, platforms, and seabed to depths exceeding 1000msw, including 24/7 global emergency response and retainer services for maritime projects.
• Explosive Substances Disposal Specialist teams assess or dispose of chemicals with an explosive nature, including Primary High Explosives, Picric Acid, and 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine (DNPH), with HSE authorisation for compliant DNPH transport under ADR.
• Pyrotechnic Disposal (TEP Solution) Disposal solutions for Time Expired Pyrotechnics and miscellaneous pyrotechnics, including patented storage options, compliant removal, and disposal from UK locations, plus training and equipment to set up licensed TEP drop-off points.
• Consultancy & Risk Mitigation Specialist explosive consultancy services including UXO risk assessments, desk-based assessments, on-site EOC Engineer supply, client representation, and explosive and marine licence applications for offshore renewables and oil & gas sites.
• Training Certified education and training packages delivered by former military personnel, including EOD and IEDD training (restricted to serving police or military), explosives awareness training, and bespoke courses for Governments and organisations worldwide.
• Site Remediation and FFEH Certification Planning and clearance support for contaminated sites previously used for military purposes or explosives manufacturing, including full Free From Explosives Hazard (FFEH) Certification upon completion.
• Salvage and Demolition On-call specialists for explosive salvage or demolition support on land and at sea, utilising a fleet of modern Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) capable of accessing dangerous areas.
• EOD/IEDD Equipment Distribution UK distribution of MED-ENG and ExploSim specialist EOD/IEDD equipment, along with patented pyrotechnic transportation and storage solutions that allow Hazard Division 1.4, 1.3 and 1.2 items to be stored collectively at 1.4.

Quantifiable outcome

• REODS proven operationally to depths in excess of 1000msw
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Kendall Bros (Portsmouth) LtdcoreOthersKendall Bros (Portsmouth) Ltd, a UK based aggregate business operating marine aggregate wharfs at multiple sites along the south coast, is a member of Ramora UK's Explosive Safety Scheme (ESS). Through ESS, they have access to Ramora UK's 24/7 Emergency Response Helpline along with EOD response to discoveries of munitions within marine aggregates. Kendall Bros has had a long relationship with Ramora UK and has experienced numerous UXO incidents historically dealt with by Police and Military EOD teams, now handled entirely by Ramora UK EOD response teams.
• MED-ENGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRamora UK is the UK distributor for MED-ENG EOD/IEDD equipment. With their knowledge and experience in EOD/IEDD, they recommend and procure the latest and best technology and equipment to meet customer needs.
• ExploSimcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRamora UK is the UK distributor for ExploSim EOD/IEDD equipment. Combined with MED-ENG products, they offer a comprehensive range of specialist explosive disposal equipment to the UK market.
• Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerRamora UK worked alongside the MCA and new Government legislation to create a solution for the legal storage, transportation and disposal of expired pyrotechnics. This collaboration resulted in the patented TEP storage system that complies with MCA requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Wessex Archaeology (UXO Services): Major UK archaeological services firm with a dedicated UXO/EOD division supporting construction and infrastructure projects. Comparable in land-based UXO survey, clearance, and FFEH-style certification work.
• Dynasafe: Global provider of counter-IED, route clearance, and EOD equipment plus services, including maritime and remote solutions. Comparable in the remote/ROV-based EOD technology stack and government/defence customer base.
• 1st Line Defence: UXO risk mitigation consultancy and clearance provider serving UK construction, infrastructure, and offshore developers. Comparable in client overlap (developers, contractors) and in the consultancy-plus-practical-removal service model.
• BACTEC International: International EOD/UXO clearance and consultancy firm operating across EMEA and beyond. Comparable in offering UXO risk assessments, on-site clearance, and training to governments, NGOs, and commercial clients.
• Alford Technologies: Manufacturer and supplier of specialist EOD tools and disruptors used by military, police, and humanitarian demining teams. Adjacent but comparable on the specialist-equipment side of the value chain Ramora UK distributes into.
• MAB Environment & Safety: UK-based environmental and safety services firm with a focus on UXO and ordnance-related site work. Comparable as a smaller specialist competing for the same construction/infrastructure UXO contracts.
• SafeLane Global: UK-based specialist in UXO risk management, land and marine EOD survey/clearance, and training. Closest direct peer in scope of services, customer base (developers, infrastructure, government), and UK regulatory positioning.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global engineering and environmental services firm with a UXO/risk-management practice serving large infrastructure and defense clients. Comparable at the enterprise-framework level rather than the specialist EOD level.
• Tetra Tech: International consulting and engineering firm providing UXO services as part of broader environmental remediation and infrastructure portfolios. Competes indirectly on large remediation/clearance programs.
• RSK Group: Large UK environmental and engineering services group with UXO capabilities rolled into broader site investigation and remediation offerings. Competes for the same infrastructure/developer UXO work via integrated service bundles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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