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715904490-UK1-BROADTAIL

DDefence Equipment and Support logo
Contracting authorityDefence Equipment and Support
PlannedGoodsCPV 37535292
Contract value£12,432,000
Published29 Jul 2026
LocationBristol, UKK12, United Kingdom

Description

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 £14M (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.

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