Award of SBRI Challenge for Enhanced Individual Protective Equipment to The University of Sheffield
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of SBRI Challenge for Enhanced Individual Protective Equipment to The University of Sheffield
Awarded 21 Oct 2015
Awarded21 Oct 2015
Value£60,660.00
SupplierThe University of Sheffield
AgencyMINISTRY OF DEFENCE
RegionSouth West
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 10y 7mo ago5mo term
Awarded 21 Oct 2015Expired 30 Mar 2016
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The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to The University of Sheffield for the SBRI Challenge-Enhanced Individual Protective Equipment project, valued at £60,660.
The project employed Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) techniques to produce personalised protective body armour solutions with minimum impact on the wearer's performance.
The work was undertaken in accordance with the SBRI application 58420-443195 part 8, as submitted to and held by Innovate UK for the Enhanced Individual Protective Equipment Protection programme.
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