Tender

GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Develop Games Engine Plug-ins for Cardboard Sword

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

19 Jun 2020 at 09:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Develop Games Engine Plug-ins for Cardboard Sword" is initiated by Teesside University, located in Middlesbrough, UK. This tender is categorised under the video games industry and is currently at the Tender stage. The procurement method follows an open procedure, with a value of £50,000 and a minimum value of £25,000. The deadline for submissions is set for 6 July 2020, while the contract is expected to commence on 3 August 2020 and last until 31 January 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the development of essential gaming tools, specifically in artificial intelligence and audio sampling. Businesses specialised in software development or those with expertise in game engineering, particularly in creating plugins or development tools for games, would be well-positioned to submit their proposals and benefit from this contract's potential to enhance their portfolios and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Develop Games Engine Plug-ins for Cardboard Sword

Notice Description

This is ERDF funded. Cardboard Sword would like to commission contractors to create tools (engine plugins) that will be owned by Cardboard Sword and used across multiple projects, requiring less time and cost on these elements for following projects. Specifically, we need to embed capabilities which will speed up the following development processes: Lot 1 . Artificial Intelligence tools to speed up the development associated with autonomous characters or functions (i.e. AI enables enemies to act based on player actions / helps other vehicles drive according to player actions) Lot 2 Audio Sampler (Tool) - enable the delivery of soundtracks / sound effects / music associated with the games and audio technology and tools The contractors do not need to respond to both parts and can specify either Lot 1 or Lot 2 in their response. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30220812-c109-4269-9c16-c4a3967496dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d56090ca-9f67-444f-a946-9c5a37c0be21
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

CPV Codes

37532000 - Video games

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BX
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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