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Enhanced Technical Capabilities for EMSA Academy

Official description

The contract resulting from this procurement procedure aims to implement innovative tools to support and strengthen the Academy’s design, development and delivery of its learning services through the implementation of generative AI, including Large Language Models, Machine Learning, Agentic Reasoning and the like

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Place of performance

See the official notice for the place of performance.

Who can apply
15.3.1 · Legal and Regulatory Capacity

The tenderer must have the legal and regulatory capacity to pursue the professional activity needed for performing the contract.

15.3.1 · Legal and Regulatory Capacity

The tenderer, each member of the group in case of joint tender, any subcontractors (including those which do not need to be identified), and any other entities (not subcontractors) on whose capacity the tenderer relies on must ensure that are not subject to EU restrictive measures adopted under Article 29 of the Treaty on the European Union (TEU) or Article 215 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU (TFEU), consisting of a prohibition to make available or transfer funds or economic resources or to provide financing or financial assistance to them directly or indirectly, or of an asset freeze. The prohibition applies throughout the whole performance of the contract.

15.4.1 · Economic and Financial Capacity

The tenderer must be in a stable financial position and must have the economic and financial capacity to perform the contract. The yearly turnover for the last 3 years must be minimum 300,000.00 EUR.

15.5.1 · Technical and Professional Capacity

Proven expertise in Artificial Intelligence and data-driven systems, including hands-on experience with generative AI, Large Language Models, machine learning, and agent-based or adaptive reasoning systems, from conceptual design through development, training, deployment, and lifecycle management.

15.5.1 · Technical and Professional Capacity

Demonstrated experience in learning technologies and educational innovation, especially in adult learning, non-formal education, lifelong learning, or professional training environments. This includes designing and implementing AI-enabled learning tools such as personalized learning pathways, adaptive content delivery, microlearning solutions, and intelligent tutoring or recommendation systems.

15.5.1 · Technical and Professional Capacity

Strong background in learning platforms and simulations, with experience integrating AI into learning management systems, modelling and simulation environments, or scenario-based training tools, ideally involving dynamic, adaptive, or data-driven training scenarios.

15.5.1 · Technical and Professional Capacity

Experience in skills analytics and workforce intelligence, including the use of AI for skills gap analysis, competency mapping, forecasting future skill needs, and supporting workforce or capability planning.

15.5.1 · Technical and Professional Capacity

Capability to design AI-supported collaboration and community learning tools, such as AI-moderated discussion spaces, peer-learning platforms, knowledge extraction from user interactions, and social or network-based learning features.

15.5.1 · Technical and Professional Capacity

Experience working in complex, regulated or public-sector environments, with an understanding of governance, data protection, ethics, and compliance requirements associated with deploying AI in institutional contexts.

15.5.1 · Technical and Professional Capacity

Proven ability to integrate new AI solutions with existing systems and practices, ensuring that tools complement and enhance current learning processes rather than replacing them, and acting as a catalyst for organisational innovation.

15.5.2 · Criteria Relating to the Team Delivering the Service

Project Manager (PM): The tenderer shall propose a team including at minimum a Project Manager (PM). The proposed team technical capacity will be evaluated based on the criteria in Appendix TS.02 Technical Capacity checklist.

15.5.2 · Criteria Relating to the Team Delivering the Service

AI/ML Architect (AMA): The tenderer shall propose a team including at minimum an AI/ML Architect (AMA). The proposed team technical capacity will be evaluated based on the criteria in Appendix TS.02 Technical Capacity checklist.

15.5.2 · Criteria Relating to the Team Delivering the Service

Data Scientist (DS): The tenderer shall propose a team including at minimum a Data Scientist (DS). The proposed team technical capacity will be evaluated based on the criteria in Appendix TS.02 Technical Capacity checklist.

15.5.2 · Criteria Relating to the Team Delivering the Service

Machine Learning Engineer (MLE): The tenderer shall propose a team including at minimum a Machine Learning Engineer (MLE). The proposed team technical capacity will be evaluated based on the criteria in Appendix TS.02 Technical Capacity checklist.

15.5.2 · Criteria Relating to the Team Delivering the Service

Data Engineer (DE): The tenderer shall propose a team including at minimum a Data Engineer (DE). The proposed team technical capacity will be evaluated based on the criteria in Appendix TS.02 Technical Capacity checklist.

15.5.2 · Criteria Relating to the Team Delivering the Service

Learning Technologist (LT): The tenderer shall propose a team including at minimum a Learning Technologist (LT). The proposed team technical capacity will be evaluated based on the criteria in Appendix TS.02 Technical Capacity checklist.

15.5.2 · Criteria Relating to the Team Delivering the Service

Software Engineer (SE): The tenderer shall propose a team including at minimum a Software Engineer (SE). The proposed team technical capacity will be evaluated based on the criteria in Appendix TS.02 Technical Capacity checklist.

15.5.2 · Criteria Relating to the Team Delivering the Service

Quality Assurance Officer (QAO): The tenderer shall propose a team including at minimum a Quality Assurance Officer (QAO). The proposed team technical capacity will be evaluated based on the criteria in Appendix TS.02 Technical Capacity checklist.

Contract value
€1,000,000
Deadline3 Jun 2026
Time left-35 days left
BuyerEMSA - European Maritime Safety Agency
ProcedureOpen procedure

Published 21 April 2026 · rebuilt nightly from the official notice.