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Call for tender : Procurement of technological equipment for AI Business Hub

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Project: Transforming Business Education with Artificial Intelligence (TBEAI)

Recipient of the Equipment: Western Balkans University (Partner University)

Delivery Deadline: Within 30 calendar days of signing the contract.

About the Project

This Erasmus+ project (Capacity Building in Higher Education) aims to modernise business education in the Western Balkans through the ethical, innovative and practice-oriented integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The project supports the development of new curricula, including the Master of Science in Business and Artificial Intelligence programme, strengthens the digital and entrepreneurial competences of students and academic staff, and establishes AI Business Hubs at partner institutions—learning environments equipped for AI-supported teaching, collaboration and practical projects. The project is co-funded by the European Union and strengthens regional cooperation among universities and their alignment with labour market needs.

Consortium Partners

  • “Aleksandër Moisiu” University of Durrës, Albania (Coordinator)
  • University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • Polytechnic University of Santarém, Portugal
  • International Burch University, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • University for Business and Technology (UBT), Kosovo
  • AAB College, Kosovo
  • Metanow (Associated Partner)

Western Balkans University, as part of the implementation of the Erasmus+ CBHE project Transforming Business Education with Artificial Intelligence (TBEAI), under Grant Agreement No. 101236849, invites you to submit quotations for the supply of technological equipment for the AI Business Hub, in accordance with the budget breakdown and technical specifications below:

No.EquipmentQuantityBudget in EUR (excluding VAT)
1 | Interactive whiteboard (Smartboard), minimum 75 inches | 1 | 2,000
2 | Computer workstations (system unit, monitor, keyboard and mouse), including a Windows 11 Professional licence | 7 | 6,600 + 700
3 | Full HD projector | 1 | 400
4 | Managed Gigabit Ethernet network switch | 1 | 200
5 | Wi-Fi 6 wireless access point | 1 | 100

| TOTAL |
| 10,000

The maximum procurement budget is €10,000, excluding VAT.

General Eligibility Criteria for Bidders

The bidding company must:
  • Be registered with the National Business Center (QKB), with business activities covering the subject matter of this procurement.
  • Not be undergoing bankruptcy proceedings and have an active registration status.

Specific Requirements for Bidders

The bidding company must submit:
  • A financial offer in euros, excluding VAT, specifying the unit price and total price for each item.
  • A technical offer specifying the brand and model of each item of equipment offered, accompanied by the manufacturer’s technical datasheets.
  • A declaration specifying the warranty period and delivery timeframe.
  • Proof of authorised reseller/partner status for the equipment and licences offered.
  • A copy of the Tax Identification Number (NIPT) certificate and an extract from the National Business Center (QKB).

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EQUIPMENT

1. Interactive Whiteboard (Smartboard) – 1 unit

ItemTechnical Specifications

Display | Interactive display with a minimum diagonal size of 75 inches. 4K UHD resolution (3840 × 2160).
Operating system | Built-in operating system (e.g. Android 11 or later), allowing standalone operation without an external computer and the use of interactive applications.
Touch functionality | Multi-touch support with at least 20 simultaneous touch points. Whiteboard software for writing and annotation included.
Connectivity | At least 2 HDMI input ports and at least 2 USB ports. Wireless screen sharing from laptops and mobile devices (Windows, Android and iOS).
Audio | Built-in speakers, minimum 2 × 15 W.
Accessories | Wall mount, interactive pen and remote control included.

2. Computer Workstations with Windows 11 Licence – 7 units

ItemTechnical Specifications

Processor | Minimum 12th-generation Intel Core i5 or newer, or AMD Ryzen 5 with equivalent or higher performance.
RAM | Minimum 16 GB DDR4/DDR5.
Storage | Minimum 512 GB SSD (NVMe preferred).
Graphics | Integrated graphics supporting the supplied monitor at Full HD resolution or higher.
Network connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) and Wi-Fi (minimum Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac).
Ports | At least 4 USB ports, including at least 2 USB 3.x ports.
Monitor | LED display, minimum 21.5 inches, with Full HD resolution (1920 × 1080). HDMI and/or DisplayPort connectivity, with the corresponding cable included.
Peripherals | Keyboard and mouse included.
Operating system | Pre-installed Windows 11 Professional OEM with a genuine licence.

3. Projector – 1 unit

ItemTechnical Specifications

Resolution | Native Full HD resolution (1920 × 1080).
Brightness | Minimum 3,000 ANSI lumens.
Contrast | Minimum contrast ratio of 10,000:1.
Connectivity | At least 1 HDMI port.
Audio | Built-in speaker.
Accessories | Remote control and HDMI cable included.

4. Network Switch – 1 unit

ItemTechnical Specifications

Type | Managed Gigabit Ethernet switch.
Ports | 8–16 ports supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps.
Features | Support for VLAN (IEEE 802.1Q) and QoS.
Management | Via a web interface and/or CLI.
Mounting | Suitable for desktop or rack mounting.

5. Wireless Access Point – 1 unit

ItemTechnical Specifications

Standard | Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax).
Frequency bands | Dual-band operation (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz).
Capacity | Support for at least 15 simultaneously active users.
Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet port.
Power supply | Support for PoE (802.3af/at) or a power adapter included.
Security | WPA2/WPA3.
Mounting | Wall or ceiling mounting.

General Requirements for All Equipment

ItemRequirement

Condition | All equipment must be new, unused and CE-certified.
Warranty | Minimum 24 months from the date of delivery (36 months preferred for workstations).
Delivery and installation | Delivery, installation and basic configuration at Western Balkans University premises must be included in the price.
Documentation | Technical documentation and user manuals must be included.
Equivalence | Equipment with specifications equivalent to or exceeding the minimum requirements will be accepted.

Deadline

30/10/2026

Submission