Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Bristol
Contact
Rodney Gardiner
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
VIRTUS Re-Compete
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 18143000 - Protective gear
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 18931100 - Rucksacks
- 18934000 - Kitbags
- 18936000 - Textile bags
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
- 35811300 - Military uniforms
- 35812200 - Combat suits
- 35812300 - Combat gear
- 35813100 - Helmet covers
- 35815100 - Bullet-proof vests
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Virtus Torso Sub System - This will be a Build To Print solution with Technical Data Packs provided by the Authroity.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
5 July 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The Authority would like to give you an update on the Timeline for the Virtus Re-Compete: Torso Sub System, the PIN that was released in November 2024 gave an prospective date for the release of the contract notice and DPQQ which was stated as Q3 of 2024 with the ITN issue estimated to be in Q4 of 2024.
The Contract Notice and DPQQ for the Torso Sub System is now due for release on the 5th July 2024, this will be released on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) and followed by an ITN estimated to be in Q4 2024.
Thank you for your continued interest in the Virtus Re-Compete.