ATU 26/342 Provision of Specialist Advisory Services for Extended Reality (XR), Immersive Learning Environment Design and 5G enabled Use Case Development and Associated Services for ATU

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) wishes to establish a single­party framework agreement with a

ATU 26/342 Provision of Specialist Advisory Services for Extended Reality (XR), Immersive Learning Environment Design and 5G enabled Use Case Development and Associated Services for ATU

Atlantic Technological University

## Summary Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is seeking a single-party framework agreement for specialist advisory services in Extended Reality (XR) and 5G use case development. The contract supports the design of a mixed reality application for testing 5G private networks under the 5G SHARE project.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of specialist advisory services for XR and immersive learning environment design. - Development and testing of 5G enabled use cases. - Support for the 5G SHARE project’s mixed reality application performance evaluation.

## Key Requirements - Suitably qualified and experienced service provider. - Expertise in research and development consultancy, specifically in XR, immersive technologies, and 5G networks. - Compliance with grounds for exclusion and selection criteria detailed in the procurement document.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €150,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: Fri Jun 12 12:00:00 IST 2026. - Contract duration: 36 months. - Framework: Single-party framework agreement. - Tender validity: 6 months.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland. - Language: English. - Key documents: Review the "ATU 26/342 RFT Single Party Framework" zip file for full requirements, tender structure XML, and exclusion/selection criteria. - Deadline for additional information requests: 04/06/2026 17:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - SME Friendly: Explicitly noted as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. - Funding Source: Financed by the EU Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), indicating robust funding availability. - Technical Niche: Requires specialized knowledge in XR and 5G; unsuitable for generalist IT suppliers. - Risk: Value is below EU thresholds but still requires strict adherence to public procurement regulations and detailed technical proposals.

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