--- title: "GSV1253 - Parliamentlive Video Playback Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1bede04d-1c4e-44df-8e86-a8c42b028866" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1bede04d-1c4e-44df-8e86-a8c42b028866" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1bede04d-1c4e-44df-8e86-a8c42b028866.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1bede04d-1c4e-44df-8e86-a8c42b028866.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK PARLIAMENT" published: "2020-10-29" --- # GSV1253 - Parliamentlive Video Playback Service Buyer: UK PARLIAMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bede04d-1c4e-44df-8e86-a8c42b028866 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1bede04d-1c4e-44df-8e86-a8c42b028866) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1bede04d-1c4e-44df-8e86-a8c42b028866.json) ## Summary The UK Parliament is seeking tenders for the "GSV1253 - Parliamentlive Video Playback Service", which falls under the installation services of radio, television, sound, and video equipment industry category. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 (noon) on 30 November 2020. The anticipated contract period will commence on 31 January 2021 and run until 31 January 2024. This tender employs an open procurement method, inviting a wide range of contractors to participate and providing an opportunity for businesses to showcase their solutions for transcoding and publishing public Parliamentary proceedings. This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in video technology, internet distribution, and content management systems. Companies that can offer a complete solution for video transcoding, hosting, and management, along with experience in providing scalable and secure services, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The requirement for managed content distribution networks and embeddable video players adds a layer of complexity, making this an excellent opportunity for innovative firms that can deliver high-quality, compliant solutions to support the UK Parliament's digital engagement initiatives. ## Notice The Authority requires a complete solution to transcode and publish every public Parliamentary Proceeding online, within a video player. The solution shall be complete and include all aspects summarised as; Obtain signals presented by the Authority. Transcoding of all signals into a multi-bitrate format suitable for internet distribution. Hosting and distribution of live and archive video/audio using Hypertext Transfer Protocol (http). Production and hosting of thumbnails from live and recorded video. Scalable and protected origin servers. Managed Content Distribution Network. Implementation and hosting of an embeddable cross platform video and audio player. The successful tenderer shall provide all designs, equipment, connectivity, hosting, support and management for the duration of the contract, and shall meet the quality standards as specified by the Authority. Additional information: The SQ/ITT documents are accessible via UK Parliament's e-procurement portal: http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk. Tender submissions must be uploaded to the e-procurement portal; electronic responses submitted via e-mail are not acceptable. To access these documents select the tender reference GSV1253 in the 'current tenders' list, click on the 'view tender details' and express interest by clicking on the button provided. You will need to register your company details, thereafter you will be issued with a username and password. If you have previously registered with In-Tend, please follow the link shown which will redirect you to the home page where you can log on using your existing username and password to collect the tender documents. If you have registered and forgotten your username and password, click on the 'forgotten password' link on the In-Tend homepage. Please keep this username and password secure and do not pass it to any third parties. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the PPCS Business Support team via email: ppcs@parliament.uk for further assistance. You are advised to allow sufficient time when responding to this ITT, and for the full uploading of documents, prior to the closing date of 12.00 (noon) on 30/11/2020. Late tenders will not be accepted. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all the documents in an application such as WinZip or WinRAR. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd1810b3-9483-4d3f-9dcc-9a2e2be63b55 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK PARLIAMENT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 0AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment - 51312000 - Installation services of television equipment - 51320000 - Installation services of radio and television transmitters ## Release History - 29 Oct 2020 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd1810b3-9483-4d3f-9dcc-9a2e2be63b55 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd1810b3-9483-4d3f-9dcc-9a2e2be63b55 29th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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