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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Develop Games Engine Plug-ins for Cardboard Sword"
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buyer: "TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - Develop Games Engine Plug-ins for Cardboard Sword

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30220812-c109-4269-9c16-c4a3967496dd

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d56090ca-9f67-444f-a946-9c5a37c0be21 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37532000 - Video games

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2020 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d56090ca-9f67-444f-a946-9c5a37c0be21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d56090ca-9f67-444f-a946-9c5a37c0be21
  19th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-ERDF---Develop-Games-Engine-Plug-ins-for-Cardboard-Sword/AHB9U53E68
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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