REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE EXECUTION OF A RESEARCH SERVICE FOR THE POSITION: Specialist in Explainable Artificial Intelligence Models.
Contract Value:
-
Notice Type:
Contract Notice
Published Date:
12 October 2026
Closing Date:
20 October 2026
Location(s):
PL POLSKA (PL Poland/POLSKA)
Description:
The AGH University of Science and Technology seeks proposals for a Specialist in Explainable Artificial Intelligence Models to conduct R&D work on developing a new technology for manufacturing automotive screws and an anti-corrosion coating.
Specialist in Explainable Artificial Intelligence Models Commencing the task within the framework of the project described below, THE AGH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN KRAKÓW; registered office address: Małopolskie Voivodeship, Kraków County, Kraków Municipality, Kraków, al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059, Kraków; NIP: 6750001923; REGON: 000001577 invites submission of offers for the procurement presented below.
A. GENERAL INFORMATION: 1. The order will be co-financed under the European Funds for a Modern Economy (FENG) program as part of the project titled EcoScrew: a new technology for manufacturing fastener elements digitally supported. 2. The main goal of the project is to develop a production technology for automotive screws in strength class 8.8 made from 22MnB5Ti boron steel without heat treatment that is usually applied after cold forging. The material and forging parameters must be selected so that the screw achieves the required hardness and strength already during the forming itself, without quenching and tempering in the furnace. The second research task is to create a thin, hybrid anti-corrosion coating that, despite its lesser thickness, will withstand at least 480 hours in a salt chamber, i.e., in a standard accelerated corrosion test.
B. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBJECT OF THE ORDER: 1. The ordered service will involve conducting R&D work in the position of Specialist in Explainable Artificial Intelligence Models.
2. Employment details: The project plans to employ 1 person for the aforementioned position. The estimated commitment to complete the planned work is approx. 70 working hours per month. Planned period of engagement: 01.11.2026 - 28.02.2027 (4 months).
3. Scope of tasks within the project at the above position: Tasks include: - analysis of tool wear model results and selection and implementation of XAI methods, including SHAP and LIME, for explaining machine learning predictions, - development and implementation of report panels presenting the influence of process parameters on predicted wear and supporting interpretation of results by production engineers and maintenance services, - cooperation in the development of the reporting interface.
4. Employment will be based on a public law contract, with settlement on a monthly basis, based on invoices issued by the Contractor according to acceptance protocols along with records of hours dedicated in a given calendar month to tasks under the contract and after approval of the work report. 5. As part of the order execution, a confidentiality obligation will be required, as well as the transfer to the Ordering Party of proprietary copyrights to works created during the project. The contract with the Contractor will include provisions whereby all industrial property rights belong to the Ordering Party and are protected as the Ordering Party's secret. 6. Place of order execution: Ordering Party’s headquarters or other location designated by it (considering remote work). 7. According to the Project assumptions, the contract with the Contractor will be concluded for a fixed term, starting from the date of contract conclusion until all obligations are fulfilled by both parties and may be terminated by either party with two weeks' notice. 8. Detailed terms of the order are also contained in the description of essential contractual provisions constituting Annex No. 3 to the Request for Proposal.
9. CPV code and name: 73100000-3 - Research and experimental development services
C. CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROCEEDING 1. Only contractors meeting the participation conditions, willing to enter into a contract with the Ordering Party whose essential terms are in Annex No. 3 to this request, and not subject to exclusion due to conflict of interest, may participate.
2. The Contractor must also meet the following requirements: - minimum higher technical education (M.Sc. Eng.) in computer science and education in chemistry or materials engineering - documented work experience/internship in the industry as a programmer or related position for at least 1 month - documented participation in at least two scientific conferences, including at least one international - documented participation in at least one scientific publication
3. Required documents confirming compliance: - scan of diploma of higher education or certificate issued by the University; - proof of industrial experience (employment certificate or certificate from workplace/internship); - certificate or other document confirming participation in two scientific conferences; - attachment of full scientific publication.
3. Condition of participation is submitting a truthful statement constituting Annex No. 2 to the Request for Proposal and properly filled and signed offer form as Annex No. 1 to the Request for Proposal, as well as required documents. 4. The Contractor may submit only one offer for the subject of the order; if the same contractor submits another offer covering the same scope, the originally submitted offer is considered withdrawn. In case of allowing partial offers, the Ordering Party does not limit the number of parts to which the order may be awarded to the same Contractor (maximum equal to the number of parts of the Request). 5. The Ordering Party does not allow variant offers. 6. The Ordering Party does not allow partial offers. 7. The request covers the entire order. 8. The Ordering Party does not plan to award supplementary contracts. 9. The offer value should include all costs related to the order implementation. 10. The price must be stated in Polish zlotys (PLN) at least gross. 11. If an offer is submitted whose selection would result in tax obligation for the Ordering Party according to the Act of March 11, 2004 on goods and services tax, for the purpose of price criterion application, the Ordering Party will add the VAT amount it would be obliged to settle to the offered price. The Contractor must inform the Ordering Party in the offer that selecting it will result in a tax obligation for the Ordering Party, indicating the name (type) of goods or services delivery or provision that causes the tax obligation, stating the value of goods or services subject to the tax obligation without tax amount, and indicating the VAT rate the contractor believes will apply. 12. The offer must be prepared strictly according to the attachments contained in the Request in Polish or English, in a permanent form ensuring readability. 13. The offer must be signed by a person authorized to act on behalf of the Contractor; if necessary, attach power of attorney compliant with legal requirements. 14. The Ordering Party reserves the right to call the Contractor for supplementing or clarifying submitted offer if needed.
Full version of the request for proposal attached. Category: Service / Other services CPV: 73100000-3 Research and experimental development services Place of implementation: entire Poland Warranty period: not applicable Offer evaluation criteria: - 1. The Ordering Party will evaluate submitted offers not excluded and assign point values according to the following evaluation criteria and point allocation rules: 2. Financial criterion (price) - weight 100 points;
Terms of participation: - List of required documents/declarations: Required documents confirming compliance: - scan of diploma of higher education or certificate issued by the University; - proof of industrial experience (employment certificate or certificate from workplace/internship); - certificate or other document confirming participation in two scientific conferences; - attachment of full scientific publication. - Knowledge and experience: The Contractor must also meet the following requirements: - minimum higher technical education (M.Sc. Eng.) in computer science and education in chemistry or materials engineering - documented work experience/internship in the industry as a programmer or related position for at least 1 month - documented participation in at least two scientific conferences, including at least one international - documented participation in at least one scientific publication
The Buyer:
Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza im. Stanisława Staszica w Krakowie