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MERT Phase 3

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Sep 2023 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the project titled "MERT Phase 3", involving research and development services, to The University of Birmingham. The total contract value is £89,000, with a contract period starting on October 1, 2023, and ending on May 31, 2024. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a Single tender action (below threshold). The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with the contract being currently active.

This contract provides opportunities for businesses in the research and development services sector to engage with The University of Birmingham and potentially offer their expertise to support the project's requirements. Companies with experience in training observation, scenario development, evaluation, and 3D asset procurement could be well-suited to compete for subcontracting opportunities within this project. The location of the project is in Birmingham, England, with a specific postal code of B15 2TT.

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Notice Title

MERT Phase 3

Notice Description

The Institution will provide suitably experienced subject matter experts in order to undertake research and deliver Phase 3 of the Mixed Reality project to include : a. Training observations and DMA briefings to understand user requirements and training outcome definition b. Scenario identification (and selection for early development) c. Scenario development, integration and testing d. Evaluation and Performance Metrics Definition e. Procurement of 3D asset (specific)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00500a36-83e7-48cf-aa9b-eaa00fd5464d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec80758b-ebfe-4205-ad8f-985b240c6b0b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 31 May 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Ana Cotfasa
Contact Email
ana.cotfasa100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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