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title: "Participate in an Innovative Partnership - MERT"
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# Participate in an Innovative Partnership - MERT

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac3cc239-d9ed-46dc-b207-df4dcb58da7c

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5fbdc4b-66f6-405d-9aab-02bceb8991b6 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £139,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,950 |
| 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 | LICHFELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 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

- 10 Mar 2023 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5fbdc4b-66f6-405d-9aab-02bceb8991b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5fbdc4b-66f6-405d-9aab-02bceb8991b6
  10th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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