Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc5-1a0f-7077-9ca4-b4757b901475/gameband-product-development

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# GameBand product development

[Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/oxfordshire-local-enterprise-partnership-limited)

Estimated value

£45,000 to £75,000

Published

27 Sept 2021

Deadline

Closed

8 Oct 2021

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The GameBand is a wrist worn game system, initially to be aimed at Children aged between 6 - 12 years old. The GameBand will utilise the location-based technology to create location-based games. The system will be able to track movements and location to create location-based games.

We have created an initial PoC (Proof of concept) which has encouraged us to the next stage of this project. The highlights from the PoC included proof of:

• Locational accuracy

• Gyroscope and accelerometer accuracy

• Two PoC Games

• High level of aesthetic product achievement.

• We have a Patent pending and we have had our application for both US and EU Trademarks for 'GameBand' accepted and approved for publication.

What we are looking for next:

We are looking for the right company to help take this Proof of Concept and our learnings, and turn the product into a reality, taking it through to manufacturing readiness. Various stages outlined as below:

### Design Development

### Product Development

### Software Development

Design for Manufacture

### Fine Finish details

2D engineering drawings

## CPV classification

Research and development services and related consultancy services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a77a1bcf-d0d3-44c1-80a2-5b5587f30c77)

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