TenderUpdate

The Procurement and In-Service Support for the Virtus Re-Compete Torso Sub System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    8th August 2024 10:52:15 AM

  • Contract Summary

    1. Introduction and Scope The Authority has a requirement for the ongoing supply, support and development of the VIRTUS integrated Soft body armour and load carriage system. The VIRTUS system focuses on 3 of the NATO soldier domains: survivability, mobility and sustainability. VIRTUS is the UK Armed Forces integrated Soft Body Armour, Helmet and Load Carriage system based on the soldier. VIRTUS comprises of a head and torso sub-system with integrated load carriage and a Quick Release (QR) mechanism, to allow escape from water, confined space or to allow rapid access to the body in an emergency. This notice is NOT for the procurement of the Head Sub System. The DE&S DCC Survivability Team intends to competitively assess, select and award a contract to deliver and support the Virtus Torso Sub System capability to all tri-service users including Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. The Torso Sub System requirement is for all body armour and load carriage equipment within the current VIRTUS system including but not limited to scalable tactical vests, soft armour filler, extremity protection, bergens and pouches. The Contract shall also include the ability for the Authority to utilise Post Design Services (PDS) for the ongoing development of the system to ensure that it continues to provide optimal performance as technology develops and matures. There may also be a requirement within the Contract for the provision of training in the use of the VIRTUS system and for the refurbishment and disposal of VIRTUS items. The System needs to comply with MOD standards and policies for quality, safety and cyber amongst others. Full details shall be provided at the Invitation To Negotiate (ITN) stage of the competition. The Competitive procedure will be managed in accordance with the Competitive Negotiated Procedure under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. You may express your interest in this requirement by completing the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) found at https://contracts.mod.uk/go/9113732701908259B595 The full requirement will be issued in the ITN and suppliers will be given appropriate time to respond with their tenders. 2. Contract Options The contract will be for Five years The contract will have an additional 4 x 1 Year options taking the maximum length of the contract up to 9 years. The Authority reserve the right, at its absolute discretion, to not take up any or all the option years. Further information on the option will be provided in the Invitation to Tender. 3. Post Design Services (PDS) during Competition During the Torso Sub System competition, there will be pieces of Post Design Services on the TSS that will continue on the current In-Service contract. There will be a full list of any ongoing PDS along with expected completion dates and any further aspirational PDS tasks provided at ITN release. 4. Estimated Timescales The table below details the anticipated time frames of this procurement. These dates are provided for information only. Activity Date Final date for DPQQ Clarification Questions: 5th August 2024 DPQQs returned to MOD: 16th August 2024 Invitation to Tender Issued: November 2024 Tenders Returned to MOD: May 2025 Authority Evaluation of ITN Completed: June 2025 Anticipated Date of Contract Award: August 2025

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-047305

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    TenderUpdate

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    Goods

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    18143000

    CPV Division(s)

    18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

  • Awarding Authority

    MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

    Buyer Name

    Buyer Email

    rodney.gardiner114@mod.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    Bristol

    United Kingdom


Tender

The Procurement and In-Service Support for the Virtus Re-Compete Torso Sub System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    5th July 2024 11:29:38 AM

    Tender Deadline

    16th August 2024 00:00:00 AM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    1. Introduction and Scope The Authority has a requirement for the ongoing supply, support and development of the VIRTUS integrated Soft body armour and load carriage system. The VIRTUS system focuses on 3 of the NATO soldier domains: survivability, mobility and sustainability. VIRTUS is the UK Armed Forces integrated Soft Body Armour, Helmet and Load Carriage system based on the soldier. VIRTUS comprises of a head and torso sub-system with integrated load carriage and a Quick Release (QR) mechanism, to allow escape from water, confined space or to allow rapid access to the body in an emergency. This notice is NOT for the procurement of the Head Sub System. The DE&S DCC Survivability Team intends to competitively assess, select and award a contract to deliver and support the Virtus Torso Sub System capability to all tri-service users including Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. The Torso Sub System requirement is for all body armour and load carriage equipment within the current VIRTUS system including but not limited to scalable tactical vests, soft armour filler, extremity protection, bergens and pouches. The Contract shall also include the ability for the Authority to utilise Post Design Services (PDS) for the ongoing development of the system to ensure that it continues to provide optimal performance as technology develops and matures. There may also be a requirement within the Contract for the provision of training in the use of the VIRTUS system and for the refurbishment and disposal of VIRTUS items. The System needs to comply with MOD standards and policies for quality, safety and cyber amongst others. Full details shall be provided at the Invitation To Negotiate (ITN) stage of the competition. The Competitive procedure will be managed in accordance with the Competitive Negotiated Procedure under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. You may express your interest in this requirement by completing the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) found at https://contracts.mod.uk/go/9113732701908259B595 The full requirement will be issued in the ITN and suppliers will be given appropriate time to respond with their tenders. 2. Contract Options The contract will be for Five years The contract will have an additional 4 x 1 Year options taking the maximum length of the contract up to 9 years. The Authority reserve the right, at its absolute discretion, to not take up any or all the option years. Further information on the option will be provided in the Invitation to Tender. 3. Post Design Services (PDS) during Competition During the Torso Sub System competition, there will be pieces of Post Design Services on the TSS that will continue on the current In-Service contract. There will be a full list of any ongoing PDS along with expected completion dates and any further aspirational PDS tasks provided at ITN release. 4. Estimated Timescales The table below details the anticipated time frames of this procurement. These dates are provided for information only. Activity Date Final date for DPQQ Clarification Questions: 5th August 2024 DPQQs returned to MOD: 16th August 2024 Invitation to Tender Issued: November 2024 Tenders Returned to MOD: May 2025 Authority Evaluation of ITN Completed: June 2025 Anticipated Date of Contract Award: August 2025 Contract Expiry: August 2034 (including options) Quantity or scope: Options to extend the contract duration by an additional Four (4) years up to a maximum duration of Nine (9) Years

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-047305

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    Tender

    Procurement Method

    Selective

    Procurement Method Details

    Negotiated

    Procurement Category

    Goods

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    18143000
    18931100
    18934000
    18936000
    35113400
    35811300
    35812200
    35812300
    35813100
    35815100

    CPV Division(s)

    18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
    35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

  • Awarding Authority

    MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

    Buyer Name

    Attn: Gardiner Rodney

    Buyer Email

    rodney.gardiner114@mod.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    MOD Abbey Wood, Cedar 2B

    Bristol

    BS34 8JH

    United Kingdom


Planning

VIRTUS Re-Compete

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    27th June 2024 12:29:37 PM

  • Contract Summary

    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.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-047305

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    Goods

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    18143000

    CPV Division(s)

    18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

  • Awarding Authority

    MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

    Buyer Name

    Rodney Gardiner

    Buyer Email

    rodney.gardiner114@mod.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    Bristol

    United Kingdom