---
title: "VIRTUS Re-Compete"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039894"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES (MOD)"
published: "2023-01-18"
---

# VIRTUS Re-Compete

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES (MOD)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039894

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001566-2023 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES (MOD) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### 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

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2023 at 14:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001566-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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