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title: "PDA2 - Transparency Notice (UK 5) - OWE Launcher"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0654d6"
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published: "2026-03-27"
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# PDA2 - Transparency Notice (UK 5) - OWE Launcher

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0654d6

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028534-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,996,500 |
| Contracts value | £4,996,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THREOD SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34741100 - Aircraft-launching gear

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 13:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028534-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 20:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014069-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 12:53 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013825-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028534-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014069-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013825-2026
  16th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.threod.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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