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title: "Contract for the Replacement of the IPTV System for the NI Assembly Commission - BR-067-2021"
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# Contract for the Replacement of the IPTV System for the NI Assembly Commission - BR-067-2021

Buyer: NI ASSEMBLY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f7b9

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## Summary

The NI Assembly is seeking a supplier for the "Contract for the Replacement of the IPTV System" (BR-067-2021) due to the current system's obsolescence. This procurement is classified under IT services and encompasses the installation and maintenance of a modern TV signal distribution system, with a contract duration planned for 62 months plus five optional extensions. The hardware must be delivered by the end of March 2022, and the procurement process operates under an open method where suppliers are encouraged to visit Parliament Buildings between 25th and 29th November 2021 to gain insights for their bids. Bids must be submitted by 17th December 2021, with the opening scheduled for the same day.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience in software development, audiovisual equipment, and installation services. Companies capable of delivering on-premise solutions rather than cloud-based ones will be well-suited to compete in this procurement. Successful vendors will have the chance to engage in a long-term partnership with the NI Assembly, ensuring the ongoing service and support of critical broadcasting technologies, potentially leading to further projects in related areas of technology and consultancy.

## Notice

The Assembly Commission wishes to procure a supplier for the replacement of the IPTV system. This will include the TV signal distribution, the associated equipment and licences as well the installation and the maintenance of both. This contract will cover: * Replacement of the obsolete TV distribution equipment, including applicable server switching infrastructure, encoders and currently deployed CRT television sets, with a modern, resilient solution that meets the requirements of the Assembly Commission; * The replacement of the current ancillary apparatus such as aerials, which are in a poor state of repair, with a suitable solution to support the new equipment; and * Provision of ongoing hardware and software maintenance for up to 10 years. The installation and support services required as an integral part of this project are as important to the delivery of a successful fulfilment as the quality of the equipment. It should also be noted that the TVDS is integral to the delivery of the services of the Assembly and its Members and any interruption to these services, by whatever combination of equipment or service is unacceptable. Any new solution should also have a digital signage functionality included. This would be via dedicated multicast channels that would have the ability to display internal multi-media content such as corporate messages, health and safety information, marketing and promotion of Assembly events etc. in various locations throughout Parliament Buildings. The Assembly Commission has given careful consideration as to whether any new solution should be on-premise or cloud-based. The requirements for internal broadcast of Assembly proceedings must deliver content as live with minimal latency or delay in the broadcast of proceedings. The Assembly Commission is therefore seeking only those bids proposing an on premise solution Out of scope of this contract are: a The decommissioning and disposal of the current system and associated equipment, including aerials. The Assembly Commission will undertake this exercise themselves. b The replacement of desktop computer equipment, c he provision of a replacement annunciator system, associated distribution system or display equipment. The Assembly Commission is seeking an experienced supplier, with a quality and service focus, which is capable of working with them, through these challenges to deliver the best service possible. The contract will be for an initial period of 62 months. There will be five optional extension periods of up to 12 months each. The hardware required to deliver this contract must be delivered on-site before the end of March 2022. THE ASSEMBLY COMMISSION INVITE PROSPECTIVE TENDERERS TO COME ON-SITE AT PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS TO FAMILIARISE THEMSELVES WITH THE BUILDING AND THE CURRENT SET-UP TO HELP INFORM THEIR DECISION TO TENDER AND ASSIST WITH COMPLETING THEIR TENDER BID SHOULD THEY DECIDE TO PARTICIPATE. IF INTERESTED IN THIS OFFER, TENDERERS MUST SUBMIT A REQUEST THROUGH THE MESSAGING FUNCTION ON THE ETENDERSNI PORTAL WITH A PROPOSED DATE AND TIME THAT SUITS. VISITS WILL BE BOOKED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS AND WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED BETWEEN 10AM AND 4PM 25TH NOVEMBER, 26TH NOVEMBER AND 29TH NOVEMBER 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Assembly Commission wishes to procure a supplier for the replacement of the IPTV system. This will include the TV signal distribution, the associated equipment and licences as well the installation and the maintenance of both. This contract will cover: * Replacement of the obsolete TV distribution equipment, including applicable server switching infrastructure, encoders and currently deployed CRT television sets, with a modern, resilient solution that meets the requirements of the Assembly Commission; * The replacement of the current ancillary apparatus such as aerials, which are in a poor state of repair, with a suitable solution to support the new equipment; and * Provision of ongoing hardware and software maintenance for up to 10 years. The installation and support services required as an integral part of this project are as important to the delivery of a successful fulfilment as the quality of the equipment. It should also be noted that the TVDS is integral to the delivery of the services of the Assembly and its Members and any interruption to these services, by whatever combination of equipment or service is unacceptable. Any new solution should also have a digital signage functionality included. This would be via dedicated multicast channels that would have the ability to display internal multi-media content such as corporate messages, health and safety information, marketing and promotion of Assembly events etc. in various locations throughout Parliament Buildings. The Assembly Commission has given careful consideration as to whether any new solution should be on-premise or cloud-based. The requirements for internal broadcast of Assembly proceedings must deliver content as live with minimal latency or delay in the broadcast of proceedings. The Assembly Commission is therefore seeking only those bids proposing an on premise solution Out of scope of this contract are: a The decommissioning and disposal of the current system and associated equipment, including aerials. The Assembly Commission will undertake this exercise themselves. b The replacement of desktop computer equipment, c he provision of a replacement annunciator system, associated distribution system or display equipment. The Assembly Commission is seeking an experienced supplier, with a quality and service focus, which is capable of working with them, through these challenges to deliver the best service possible. The contract will be for an initial period of 62 months. There will be five optional extension periods of up to 12 months each. The hardware required to deliver this contract must be delivered on-site before the end of March 2022. THE ASSEMBLY COMMISSION INVITE PROSPECTIVE TENDERERS TO COME ON-SITE AT PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS TO FAMILIARISE THEMSELVES WITH THE BUILDING AND THE CURRENT SET-UP TO HELP INFORM THEIR DECISION TO TENDER AND ASSIST WITH COMPLETING THEIR TENDER BID SHOULD THEY DECIDE TO PARTICIPATE. IF INTERESTED IN THIS OFFER, TENDERERS MUST SUBMIT A REQUEST THROUGH THE MESSAGING FUNCTION ON THE ETENDERSNI PORTAL WITH A PROPOSED DATE AND TIME THAT SUITS. VISITS WILL BE BOOKED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS AND WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED BETWEEN 10AM AND 4PM 25TH NOVEMBER, 26TH NOVEMBER AND 29TH NOVEMBER 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002958-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £320,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NI ASSEMBLY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT4 3XX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Stormont |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland, TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32224000 - Television transmission apparatus
- 32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment
- 51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002958-2022
- 17 Nov 2021 at 18:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028746-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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