VIRTUS Re-Compete

A Prior Information Notice
by DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES (MOD)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Goods)
Duration
not specified
Value
___
Sector
MISCELLANEOUS
Published
18 Jan 2023
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

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 Division

1 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 £62,000,000 and £210,000,000
2 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 £41,600,000 and £140,000,000

CPV Codes

  • 18143000 - Protective gear
  • 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
  • 18444110 - Helmets

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** I am contacting you regarding a further update on the Virtus Re-Compete. During our recent supplier engagement at DVD and ABW we issued a prospective schedule which stated commencement dates for the competition and DPQQ release being April 2023. The Authority would like to inform you that the Virtus Re-Compete project team are in the process of rescheduling and timelines are likely to be affected; we will endeavour to provide you with a more complete update once this process has been completed end of February 2023. Thank you for your continued interest in the Virtus Re-Compete

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