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PDA2 - Transparency Notice (UK 5) - OWE Launcher

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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27 Mar 2026 at 13:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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16 Feb 2026 at 20:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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16 Feb 2026 at 12:53

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), located in London, United Kingdom, has successfully completed a direct procurement process for the provision of a common One-Way Effector (OWE) launcher. This contract, governed under UK legislation 2023/54, involves delivery by Threod Systems AS, an SME based in Estonia. The award date was 18th March 2026, with the contract running from 19th March 2026 to 31st March 2027. The initiative is part of the Defence Security operational regime and focuses on enhancing military capabilities. The procurement process is at the award stage, with Threod Systems AS securing the contract for the supply of aircraft-launching gear, which is essential for military operational readiness across the UK.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies in the defence and security industry specialising in advanced launching systems. SMEs with expertise in military technology, platform integration, and training support have the potential to compete effectively due to the flexible options for additional launchers, training, and support packages. Companies capable of providing interoperable solutions for military applications and possessing agility in adapting technology to operational requirements will find lucrative opportunities linking with the MOD for sustained development and deployment projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PDA2 - Transparency Notice (UK 5) - OWE Launcher

Notice Description

Provision of a common One-Way Effector (OWE) launcher x3 (CATA B & BT) with related support packages and platform integration including the option for additional purchases, training and support in the next financial year, subject to additional approvals.

Procurement Information

A Threod CATA launcher was procured via ASGARD in FY 24/25 for integration and trials with the DART250 One-Way Effector (OWE). Throughout 2025, ASGARD has completed mobility, safety and launch trials of the launcher with Army Trials Unit, and suppliers to prove the capability. In addition, over this period the launcher was proven to be interoperable with another Army OWE and due to the success of the trials the single Army launcher has been requested by other MOD departments as the launcher for future OWE capability trials. Threod CATA launchers are required to equip initial Fd Army OWE detachments in order to meet Minimum Deployable Capability; provide depth for training and trials required to grow the UK's capability; and ensure resilience for deployed operations. The Threod CATA is the only proven solution capable of launching both the ASGARD and other OWEs and has become the only current common, interoperable solution across Defence OWE projects. The Threod CATA launcher provides an adaptable and interoperable launch solution for One Way Effectors that can be rapidly deployed and operated with minimal logistical footprint. The addition of extra launchers allows continued development across FLCs and MoD departments, thus the direct award is necessary for both maintaining and enhancing the operational capability, effectiveness and readiness for action of the armed forces.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028534-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34741100 - Aircraft-launching gear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,996,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,996,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THREOD SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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