Scope
Reference
715765468
Description
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.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,996,500 excluding VAT
- £5,995,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
16 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 25 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 30 days
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Ad-hoc taskings and options for additional launchers, spares and associated support and training packages.
CPV classifications
- 34741100 - Aircraft-launching gear
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Defence and security
Supplier
Threod Systems AS
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-7869-WPBM
LUBJA KULA,
VIIMSI VALD
74010
Estonia
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Ministry of Defence Main Building, Whitehall
London
SW1A 2EU
United Kingdom
Email: example.example@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government