---
title: "Advanced Media Server Solution"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-139546"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-139546.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-03-01"
---

# Advanced Media Server Solution

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-139546

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139546 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2024 at 11:55 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139546

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=139546

## Provenance

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