Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-f875-73af-9792-121994bd70e2/715890481-theon-sensors-sa-enabling-contract-ec-uk-5 awarded GB direct award procedure Suitable for SMEs # 715890481 Theon Sensors S.A. Enabling Contract EC - UK 5 [Defence Equipment and Support](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defence-equipment-and-support) Estimated value Not stated Published 2 Oct 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### 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. Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-077fea-2026-10-02T14:58:22+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-077fea-2026-10-02T14:58:22+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Defence Equipment and Support: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defence-equipment-and-support) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Engineering works and construction works – Integrated Partnerships Framework · Northern Ireland Water · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7b9a-73c9-b710-2a5021d3fa0d/united-kingdom-engineering-works-and-construction-works-integrated-partnersh) [Hdc-1714 wadkins pavilion refurbishment · Harborough District Council · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a155bf-f664-72f9-9823-a85d6cddbdc6/hdc-1714-wadkins-pavilion-refurbishment) [Design, supply, and Installation of Newbiggin Skatepark Extension · Newbiggin Town Council · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-19a2-7348-a5cc-3f5ae51ef934/design-supply-and-installation-of-newbiggin-skatepark-extension) [Tender for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a modular UNIT and associated works at ARC healthy living, irvinestown. peaceplus funded upgrade works · Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b74-73ec-a6f6-a1af37959997/tender-for-the-design-supply-delivery-and-installation-of-a-modular-unit-and-a) [Architectural, design and building consultancy services - Dalby Visitor Centre · Forestry Commission · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b8a-7041-80fb-e4943876fc38/architectural-design-and-building-consultancy-services-dalby-visitor-centre)