Tender for The Provision of a Higher Education Cyber Range Platform to MTU

Munster Technological University is seeking tenders from competent service providers for the provision

Tender for The Provision of a Higher Education Cyber Range Platform to MTU

Munster Technological University.

## Summary Munster Technological University (MTU) is procuring a Higher Education Cyber Range Platform to support its cybersecurity education and research capabilities. This open tender invites suppliers to provide the necessary software and infrastructure for a practical, hands-on learning environment.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of a comprehensive Cyber Range Platform tailored for higher education. - Infrastructure supporting simulated cyber attack and defense scenarios. - Tools for teaching, learning, and research in cybersecurity disciplines. - Potential integration with existing university IT and academic systems.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified suppliers; no specific pre-qualification thresholds listed. - Qualifications: Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity education technologies. - Certifications: Industry-standard security and compliance certifications likely required. - Experience: Proven track record in delivering cyber range solutions to academic institutions.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Tue Aug 05 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the public procurement portal (implied by "Open" procedure and date). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Technical proposal detailing platform capabilities, commercial offer, company credentials, and case studies of similar higher education deployments.

## Bid Considerations - Strategic Fit: Ideal for vendors specializing in ed-tech and cybersecurity simulation tools with academic market experience. - Opportunity: Access to a major Irish university’s long-term training needs, potentially leading to broader research collaborations. - Risk: Value uncertainty complicates resource allocation; ensure technical proposal clearly differentiates from generic IT solutions. - Timeline: Tight preparation window between publication (Jun 30) and deadline (Aug 05); early engagement with MTU is advisable.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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