715890481 Theon Sensors S.A. Enabling Contract EC - UK 5
Defence Equipment and SupportEstimated Value
Up to £9,000,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
2 October 2026
Type
Not specified
Full Description
Description of Procurement
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) (the “Authority”) intends to award a contract to Theon Sensors S.A. for the continued through-life support, maintenance and repair of the Sniper In-Line Low Light System (SILLS) Long Wave Infrared (LWIR) Thermal Sight capability, now referred to as the Designated Marksman Thermal Imager (DMTI), together with the provision of additional equipment and associated ancillaries as required during the contract period.
The original contract for this capability was awarded following a competitive procurement conducted under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR). Theon Sensors S.A. designed and delivered the bespoke solution and is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Design Authority (DA) for the capability. The proposed direct award is limited to sustaining the existing assured in-service capability, including the procurement of additional units of the same assured capability, until its planned Out of Service Date (OSD).
Estimated Contract Value
£9,000,000 Ex VAT (estimated)
Contract Duration
The contract duration aligns with the current planned Out of Service Date (OSD) of the SILLS capability and is limited to sustaining the existing assured in-service capability, including the provision of additional units and associated ancillaries as required, during its remaining service life.
Requirements
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) (the “Authority”) intends to award a contract to Theon Sensors S.A. for the continued through-life support, maintenance and repair of the Sniper In-Line Low Light System (SILLS) Long Wave Infrared (LWIR) Thermal Sight capability, now referred to as the Designated Marksman Thermal Imager (DMTI), together with the provision of additional equipment and associated ancillaries as required during the contract period.
The contract duration aligns with the current planned Out of Service Date (OSD) of the SILLS capability and is limited to sustaining the existing assured in-service capability, including the provision of additional units and associated ancillaries as required, during its remaining service life.
AI AnalysisMembers
Requirements, key tasks and tips for reading this tender — included with Tendarix membership.
£4.99/month after a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime before it ends and you pay nothing.
Award Details
Theon Sensors S.A.
£9,000,000
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Thales UK Ltd
8 contracts wonlatest 4 Sept 2026ends 31 Aug 2034£30m
total awarded
- 2
Leonardo UK
£172m
total awarded
- 3
BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd
3 contracts wonlatest 27 Aug 2026ends 31 Mar 2030£10m
total awarded
- 4
General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited
£2bn
total awarded
- 5
SAAB (UK) LTD
£2bn
total awarded
Thales UK Ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
Before you bid, buyers check
two years of filed accountsyour financial standingturnover vs contract valueyour Companies House recordcash flow for 30-day termscredit scores and ratios
Actions
Start free trialto open noticeCreate an account and start a 7-day free trial to open the buyer’s own notice and tender documents, plus fit scoring and the Bid Writer. Then £4.99/month — cancel anytime.
Open Bid WriterIndependent software, web & cloud studio. We design, build and grow digital products that quietly outlast their category.
How to Apply
Step-by-step submission guide
Submission Portal
Find a Tender
Open the original notice
Click the button below to view the full notice on Find a Tender Service (FTS)
Check the procedure type
The "Procedure" section tells you if it's Open (one stage) or Restricted (SQ then ITT). This changes how you apply
Access the eSourcing portal
FTS notices link to the buyer's eSourcing platform — register there to access documents
Complete the Selection Questionnaire
Higher-value contracts often require an SQ first — this pre-qualifies you before the full bid stage
Submit electronically
Upload your completed response through the eSourcing platform before the closing date and time
FTS contracts are above UK procurement thresholds. Late submissions are strictly rejected — submit at least 24 hours before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
Buyer Profile
Defence Equipment and SupportKey Dates
Published
2 October 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
award
Source
find a tender
Related Tenders
ITT - swindon archive decarbonisation design team (UID 320)
Historic England is seeking to appoint a multidisciplinary design team to develop the Archive Decarbonisation Project at its national archive facility in Swindon through RIBA Stage
ITT - mapping training and qualifications for heritage construction trades in england - UID 370
Heritage construction skills are essential for the repair, maintenance, conservation and retrofit of England’s 5.5 million traditional buildings (built pre-1919), but the industry
Onshore wind energy development – northumberland
Forestry Commission invites a development and operating partner with suitable expertise, track record and experience to explore, assess and progress the potential development of wi
Cotswoldsplus local visitor economy data platform to include support and maintenance
CotswoldsPlus Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) seeks a suitably qualified provider to deliver a data platform that provides an excellent overview of the performance of the