Planning

VIRTUS Re-Compete

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES (MOD)

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Planning

18 Jan 2023 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment & Supplies (MOD) based in Bristol, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process titled "VIRTUS Re-Compete" in the protective gear industry category. The project involves the VIRTUS soldier system, which integrates combat and protective gear for modern infantry soldiers. The procurement stage is planned, with a prospective schedule indicating key dates for competition commencement and release of DPQQ in April 2023. The project team is currently rescheduling, and a detailed update is expected by the end of February 2023.

This tender by the Defence Equipment & Supplies (MOD) presents opportunities for businesses specializing in protective gear, such as torso and head sub-system solutions. The contract includes the provision of load carriage and protection systems over a 5-year period with potential extensions. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with expertise in developing military-grade protective equipment and are capable of meeting the stringent specifications outlined by the purchasing authority. The communication indicates a future notice date of April 28, 2023, signalling upcoming stages in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

VIRTUS Re-Compete

Notice Description

The VIRTUS soldier system is a comprehensive system of integrated combat and protective gear developed by Source to cope with the challenges and needs of the modern infantry soldier in today's battlefield. It is the world's first integrated load carriage and protection system.

Lot Information

Torso Sub System

Virtus Torso Sub System - This will be a Build To Print solution with Technical Data Packs provided by the Authority. Additional information: Contract will be for 5 years + 5 x 1 Year Options Estimated Value is between PS62,000,000 and PS210,000,000

Head Sub System

Head Sub System - This will be a requirements based specification provided by the Authority. Additional information: Contract will be for 5 years + 5 x 1 Year Options Estimated Value is between PS41,600,000 and PS140,000,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039894
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001566-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

18444110 - Helmets

18931100 - Rucksacks

18934000 - Kitbags

18936000 - Textile bags

33735100 - Protective goggles

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

35811300 - Military uniforms

35812200 - Combat suits

35812300 - Combat gear

35813100 - Helmet covers

35815100 - Bullet-proof vests

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES (MOD)
Contact Name
Rodney Gardiner
Contact Email
rodney.gardiner114@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7815019118

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice URLs

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