Request for Tenders to establish a Single Supplier Framework for the Provision of Game Design, Development, and Support Services

The GroSafe research project is a multi­year research and development project collaboratively operated

Request for Tenders to establish a Single Supplier Framework for the Provision of Game Design, Development, and Support Services

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)

## Summary Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) seeks a single supplier to establish a framework for the design, development, and support of the "GroSafe Training Game," a gamified educational platform for children aged 8–17. This initiative supports the GroSafe research project, aimed at improving societal resilience against child grooming.

## Scope & Deliverables - Design, development, and ongoing support of the GroSafe Training Game software. - Creation of a gamified educational intervention targeting children aged 8–17. - Development of content addressing warning signs of child grooming and appropriate response steps. - Provision of technical support services for the duration of the framework.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility via European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). - Proven expertise in computer game software development (CPV codes 72212910/11). - Experience in educational software or serious games is implied by the project nature. - Capability to deliver high-quality software beyond the initial prototype stage.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €300,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: Fri Jun 05 14:00:00 IST 2026. - Contract duration: 48 months. - Framework agreement: Single supplier framework without reopening of competition. - Dynamic Purchasing System: Not stated.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Via the eTenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8064689). - Language: English. - Key documents: Completed ESPD and tender response detailing technical and financial proposals.

## Bid Considerations - Strategic Fit: Ideal for studios specializing in educational technology, serious games, or child-safe digital content. - Impact: Offers opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, socially impactful project funded by Research Ireland. - Risk: Requires significant creative and technical resources to elevate a prototype to a robust, scalable framework. - Competition: Open procedure; expect bids from established game developers with public sector or educational experience.

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.

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) has 65 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 7 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 79 contract(s) worth around €71,399,777.

Recent awarded suppliers include G Holland Ltd t/a Holland Safety, Terminalfour Solutions Ltd., TDS (Time Data Security) Ltd, Furthr (Dublin Business Innovation Centre)_96116, Image Supply Systems.