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ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039894"
title: "VIRTUS Re-Compete"
url: "https://tenderline.uk/tenders/virtus-re-compete-ocds-h6vhtk-039894"
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# VIRTUS Re-Compete

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/virtus-re-compete-ocds-h6vhtk-039894). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Defence Equipment & Supplies (MOD): "VIRTUS Re-Compete". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: Value not published. 2 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Defence Equipment & Supplies (MOD)](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/defence-equipment-supplies-mod-GB-FTS-61506)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Bullet-proof vests, Combat gear, Combat suits, Helmet covers, Helmets (+7 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-039894`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/virtus-re-compete-ocds-h6vhtk-039894#tl-md)

## 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.

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Torso Sub System
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 18143000, 18931100, 18934000, 18936000, 33735100, 35113400
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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

### Lot 2: Head Sub System
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 18143000, 18444110, 33735100, 35812200, 35812300, 35813100
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F001566-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-01-18T14:35:49.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T05:01:19.823Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-039894