Notice Information

  • 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

Notice Details

  • Notice Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-046b67

    Publication Source

    Find A Tender Service

    Latest Notice

    https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016482-2024

    Current Stage

    Planning

    All Stages

    Planning


    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

    24 May 20241 years ago

    Submission Deadline

    Not specified

    Future Notice Date

    30 Aug 2024Expired

    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

Buyer & Supplier

  • Contracting Authority (Buyer)

    Main Buyer

    MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

    Contact Name

    Rodney Gardiner

    Contact Email

    rodney.gardiner114@mod.gov.uk

    Contact Phone

    Not specified

    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

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