Research and Delivery of Phase 3 of the Mixed Reality Project (MERT) for the Ministry of Defence
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch and Delivery of Phase 3 of the Mixed Reality Project (MERT) for the Ministry of Defence
Awarded 30 Sep 2023
Awarded30 Sep 2023
Value£89,000.00
SupplierTHE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
AgencyMINISTRY OF DEFENCE
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 2y 5mo ago8mo term
Awarded 30 Sept 2023Expired 30 May 2024
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The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to The University of Birmingham for the research and delivery of Phase 3 of the Mixed Reality project (MERT), valued at £89,000.
The work includes training observations and DMA briefings to understand user requirements and define training outcomes, scenario identification and selection for early development, scenario development, integration and testing, evaluation and performance metrics definition, and procurement of specific 3D assets.
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Research and Delivery of Phase 3 of the Mixed Reality Project (MERT) for the Ministry of Defence
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