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

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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23 Jul 2020 at 09:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Teesside University has issued a contract titled "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Develop Games Engine Plug-ins for Cardboard Sword". The project, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), aims to develop tools to improve efficiency in game development, particularly in the areas of artificial intelligence and audio technology. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with an active contract valued at £20,000. The contracting period is set to commence on 3rd August 2020 and will conclude by 31st January 2021. The project is classified under the video games industry and is located in Middlesbrough, North East England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations that specialise in game development, as well as technology companies focusing on AI and audio solutions. With a focus on creating components that enhance game design efficiency, businesses offering expertise in engine plugins or those conducting research and development in video gaming technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete. The open procurement method ensures wider participation, making it accessible for various suppliers in the gaming industry.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ced3f1f-5571-4862-b708-b277300584fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CRITICAL FAILURE

ECHOLEVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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