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VIRTUS Pulse 2 - Delivery and support ballistic protection plates and training plates to integrate with the in-service VIRTUS body armour and load carriage system

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Nov 2017 at 08:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE is currently engaged in the procurement process titled "VIRTUS Pulse 2 - Delivery and support ballistic protection plates and training plates to integrate with the in-service VIRTUS body armour and load carriage system." This tender falls under the goods industry category, specifically focusing on protective gear, with a significant contract value of £20,000,000. The procurement method is a selective restricted procedure, and the tender period is currently active, ending on 10 November 2017. The delivery of goods is expected to take place primarily in the South West region of England, with the contract running from 31 May 2019 to 31 May 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of ballistic protection gear, body armour components, and related training equipment. Companies that have experience in defence contracting or those that can demonstrate capability in high-quality manufacturing and reliable support services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could significantly enhance a business's footprint within the public sector, especially in the defence landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VIRTUS Pulse 2 - Delivery and support ballistic protection plates and training plates to integrate with the in-service VIRTUS body armour and load carriage system

Notice Description

VIRTUS Pulse 2 - Deliver and support (including repair/refurbish) ballistic protection plates and training plates to integrate with the in-service VIRTUS body armour and load carriage system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d92b057-1585-4574-a6cf-a277d3e0a255
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fc5d92e-3c0e-441d-92d8-5f77131121df
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2019 - 31 May 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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