--- title: "715904490-UK1-BROADTAIL" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d65f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d65f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d65f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d65f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT" published: "2026-08-04" --- # 715904490-UK1-BROADTAIL Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d65f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d65f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d65f.json) ## Summary Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a central government authority in the United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process for Project THACE, focusing on Tactical High Access Climbing Equipment (THACE). The procurement is set in Bristol and involves goods under the defence and security category. Currently in the tender stage, this process will utilise a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Key dates include the submission of Project Specific Questionnaires (PSQ) by 14 September 2026, with the Invitation to Tender (ITT) anticipated in October 2026 and the award decision expected by March 2027. The contract is projected to commence in April 2027 for an initial five years, with the possibility of extending up to ten years, covering a wide range of equipment and services. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and maintaining climbing equipment and providing related training and services. The estimated £14M value of the contract over ten years signifies significant business potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises well-versed in defence and security materials. Companies with robust capabilities in quality assurance, technical ability, and project experience in similar domains are well-suited to compete for this tender. As the procurement process emphasises value for money and technical proficiency, businesses looking to expand in the defence sector could benefit greatly from participating in this opportunity. ## Notice The Protect Delivery Team within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) is preparing to initiate a Competitive Flexible Procedure procurement for an online catalogue of Tactical High Access Climbing Equipment (THACE), training, maintenance and repair. The catalogue of products includes a diverse range of equipment, including but not limited to; a. Ladders. b. Hooks. c. Anchors. d. Surface Adherents. e. Poles. f. Ropes. g. Slings. h. Climbing Ancillaries. i. Connectors. j. Pulleys. k. Lanyards. l. Harnesses. m. Ascenders. n. Descenders. o. Helmets. p. Gloves. q. Bags. r. Tools. s. Medical Equipment. t. Personal Escape System (PES). The contract is for five years with options to extend by an additional five years making the contract a maximum of ten years in duration. The expected spend over the full ten years is PS14M (inc VAT). Throughout the life of the contract the Authority may request that items are added or removed from the catalogue due to evolving nature of the requirement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: See 'Description of Extensions' Renewal: 5 option years to extend to be taken 1 year at-a-time. The Authority reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to not take up any or all of the options. Further information will be provided within the ITT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073811-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | 31 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,432,000 | | Lots value | £12,432,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 37535290 - Wall and rope climbing equipment - 75221000 - Military defence services - 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials ## Release History - 4 Aug 2026 at 14:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073811-2026 - 29 Jul 2026 at 11:39 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071667-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073811-2026 4th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071667-2026 29th July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61361 - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/10293102019FCD0F9F51 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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