Planning

Advanced Media Server Solution

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, acting as a buyer, has initiated a tender for an "Advanced Media Server Solution" under the goods category. The procurement is in the planning stage with a deadline for expressions of interest and feedback by 11th March 2024. The tender aims to procure a media server solution to meet high-throughput, low-latency media creation needs for the Cymru Wales video production team, with specific technical requirements outlined in the description.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in information systems and servers to compete for a contract with the Welsh Government. Companies offering advanced media server solutions, storage solutions, and related services tailored to the video production industry are well-suited to participate. The chosen supplier will be able to contribute to the client's objectives of implementing a secure, scalable, and efficient media server solution addressing specific technical and operational requirements outlined in the tender description.

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Notice Title

Advanced Media Server Solution

Notice Description

Cymru Wales video production team requires an advanced media server solution designed exclusively for high throughput, low latency media creation needs. This server will serve as a central hub for our video data, ensuring compatibility with industry-standard editing software, such as Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro. Additionally, the proposed media server will support secure remote access, advanced metadata, AI search functionality, a storage capacity of 96TB, LTO functionality for data backup and archiving, the ability to work seamlessly with proxy files for remote users, and automated cataloguing of assets..Objectives:* Implement a secure and scalable media server solution tailored for a small video production team.* Facilitate high throughput and low latency to meet demanding media creation requirements.* Ensure compatibility with popular video editing software like Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro.* Incorporate metadata and AI search and automatically generated proxy footage functionality for efficient content retrieval.* Accommodate a storage capacity of 96TB to meet current and future video data needs.* Integrate LTO functionality for reliable data backup, archiving and searchable retrieval.* Support the use of proxy files for remote users to enhance collaboration.* Security and user management functionality - specifically user authentication, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), minimum AES 256 encryption, IP Whitelisting/Blacklisting, Secure Remote Access Protocols, Audit Logging, Two-Factor Authentication, Automatic Software Updates and Remote Management and Monitoring.* Automated cataloguing of assets for streamlined asset management.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=139546.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-139546
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139546
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Commercial Procurement ICT
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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