Award

Participate in an Innovative Partnership - MERT

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2023 at 13:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for research and development services related to interactive training scenarios for Mixed Reality (MR), with a total value of £139,950. The contract with the University of Birmingham under the Innovation Partnership procurement method started on February 1, 2023, and will end on April 30, 2023. The procurement stage for this opportunity was completed, with the tender period ending on December 31, 2022. The procurement is in the services category and the award was granted on January 12, 2023.

This innovative partnership opportunity by the Ministry of Defence can benefit businesses specialising in research and development services for MR technology. Companies with expertise in software development, multimedia content creation, hardware procurement, and technology integration are well-suited to compete. The opportunity presents a chance for businesses to contribute to advancing training technologies within the defence sector. The contract provides a specific focus on delivering Phase 3 of the Mixed Reality project, which includes various components like research assistance, software enhancements, and technology procurement.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Participate in an Innovative Partnership - MERT

Notice Description

Statement of Requirement (SoR) details the Ministry of Defence (MoD) requirement to conduct research in order to develop interactive training scenarios for Mixed Reality (MR) for use within DMA for clinicians. The Institution/Contractor will undertake research to deliver Phase 3 of the Mixed Reality project to include: a. The services of a research assistance (1 FTE) b The supervisory services of a Principal Investigate (20% FTE) c The procurement, installation and QA of software enhancements, including 3D and multimedia content and scenario/military platform/instructor console upgrades d. Procurement of COTS MR headsets and body tracking technologies e. Ensure all upgrades are completed (lighting, PC upgrades, eg GeForce 4000 Series, cabling etc) f. Develop olfactory component (OVR Systems(x2) and integration

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac3cc239-d9ed-46dc-b207-df4dcb58da7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5fbdc4b-66f6-405d-9aab-02bceb8991b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Innovation partnership (above 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
£139,950 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,950 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 30 Apr 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Abosede Akinajo
Contact Email
abosede.akinajo100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03001510411

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ac3cc239-d9ed-46dc-b207-df4dcb58da7c-2023-03-10T13:44:20Z",
    "date": "2023-03-10T13:44:20Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-ac3cc239-d9ed-46dc-b207-df4dcb58da7c",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "706436451",
        "title": "Participate in an Innovative Partnership - MERT",
        "description": "Statement of Requirement (SoR) details the Ministry of Defence (MoD) requirement to conduct research in order to develop interactive training scenarios for Mixed Reality (MR) for use within DMA for clinicians. The Institution/Contractor will undertake research to deliver Phase 3 of the Mixed Reality project to include: a. The services of a research assistance (1 FTE) b The supervisory services of a Principal Investigate (20% FTE) c The procurement, installation and QA of software enhancements, including 3D and multimedia content and scenario/military platform/instructor console upgrades d. Procurement of COTS MR headsets and body tracking technologies e. Ensure all upgrades are completed (lighting, PC upgrades, eg GeForce 4000 Series, cabling etc) f. Develop olfactory component (OVR Systems(x2) and integration",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "73000000",
            "description": "Research and development services and related consultancy services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "B15 2TT"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 139950,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Innovation partnership (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2022-12-31T15:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2023-02-01T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2023-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/7U7AuvS7",
            "name": "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/7U7AuvS7"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "DMS Whittington, Coltman House",
                "locality": "Lichfeld",
                "postalCode": "WS14 9PY",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Abosede Akinajo",
                "email": "Abosede.Akinajo100@mod.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "03001510411"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-238269",
            "name": "University of Birmingham",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "University of Birmingham"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT United Kingdom"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/7U7AuvS7",
        "name": "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ac3cc239-d9ed-46dc-b207-df4dcb58da7c-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2023-01-12T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2023-03-10T13:44:20Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 139950,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-238269",
                    "name": "University of Birmingham"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2023-02-01T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2023-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5fbdc4b-66f6-405d-9aab-02bceb8991b6",
                    "datePublished": "2023-03-10T13:44:20Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}