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

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94b3e19c-7dba-42be-aec7-63268b0662d6

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## Summary

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.

## 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/7ced3f1f-5571-4862-b708-b277300584fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CRITICAL FAILURE; ECHOLEVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37532000 - Video games

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2020 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ced3f1f-5571-4862-b708-b277300584fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ced3f1f-5571-4862-b708-b277300584fd
  23rd July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=510490200
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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