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title: "MERT Phase 3"
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# MERT Phase 3

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00500a36-83e7-48cf-aa9b-eaa00fd5464d

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec80758b-ebfe-4205-ad8f-985b240c6b0b |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2023 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec80758b-ebfe-4205-ad8f-985b240c6b0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec80758b-ebfe-4205-ad8f-985b240c6b0b
  29th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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