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title: "Broadcasting Equipment & Infrastructure"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000588603"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY"
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# Broadcasting Equipment & Infrastructure

Buyer: SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000588603

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## Summary

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is currently involved in a procurement process titled "Broadcasting Equipment & Infrastructure," which focuses on upgrading the broadcasting capabilities in the Scottish Parliament Building located in Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the goods category and is being conducted via an open procedure. The tender was initiated on 9th August 2019, with a bid submission deadline of 16th September 2019. Key materials to be replaced include standard definition cameras and related infrastructure equipment, with an emphasis on incorporating modern broadcast technologies.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in broadcasting equipment and systems integration. Companies with expertise in the Digital Production Partnership technical specifications and a proven track record in legislative environments will be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, suppliers that can demonstrate their capacity for installation, integration, and providing technical training to staff are encouraged to participate. Producers of high-definition cameras, control systems, and associated broadcasting infrastructure stand to benefit greatly from this contract's requirements.

## Notice

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires to replace its standard definition cameras and associated infrastructure equipment in the Scottish Parliament Building's Committee Rooms 1 and 2 and replace some older portable single camera units. The installation and integration of this equipment into the Scottish Parliament's broadcasting infrastructure may also be required. Bidders must have this capability. Bidders must have a knowledge of the Digital Production Partnership (DPP) technical specifications and must also be able provide advice and guidance on developments in broadcast technologies and on how these may be incorporated into the SPCB's broadcasting infrastructure.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires to replace the standard definition cameras and associated infrastructure equipment in the Scottish Parliament Building's Committee Rooms 1 and 2. There is also requirement to replace some older portable single camera units. While all other Scottish Parliament Committee Rooms have been recently upgraded, the equipment in Committee Rooms 1 and 2 has been in place since 2004 and has reached the point of being "beyond economical repair" and an increasing number of interruptions to broadcast delivery have been experienced. The immediate equipment requirement is envisaged as (but not limited to) the following: 8x HD PTZ cameras 2x control panels 2x vision mixers 12x monitors (assorted) 4x technical desks 12x HD-SDI distribution amplifiers 4x Down converters 2x Rack frames 3x portable single camera units Any further infrastructure required to implement a complete solution will also be required. The installation and integration of this equipment into the Scottish Parliament's broadcasting infrastructure may also be required. It is anticipated that this will be carried out in-house by SPCB staff but bidders must have full capability to carry this out if required. Bidders must have relevant experience in the supply of broadcast equipment and systems installation and integration and have a knowledge of the Digital Production Partnership (DPP) technical specifications. Bidders must also have detailed understanding of the issues involved with broadcast installation projects in a legislative environment and be able provide advice and guidance on developments in broadcast technologies and on how these may be incorporated into the SPCB's broadcasting infrastructure. Bidders must be able to provide SPCB staff with training on any of the equipment that they provide. Bidders will be required to provide evidence on how they monitor the sustainability of their supply chain. Further details can be found within the specification.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The contract has the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months at the sole discretion of the SPCB.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375815 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH99 1SP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PI COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 32210000 - Broadcasting equipment
- 32211000 - Broadcast production equipment
- 45232331 - Ancillary works for broadcasting

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375815
- 9 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362815

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362815
  Broadcasting Equipment & Infrastructure - The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires to replace its standard definition cameras and associated infrastructure equipment in the Scottish Parliament Building's Committee Rooms 1 and 2 and replace some older portable single camera units. The installation and integration of this equipment into the Scottish Parliament's broadcasting infrastructure may also be required. Bidders must have this capability. Bidders must have a knowledge of the Digital Production Partnership (DPP) technical specifications and must also be able provide advice and guidance on developments in broadcast technologies and on how these may be incorporated into the SPCB's broadcasting infrastructure.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375815
  Broadcasting Equipment & Infrastructure - The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires to replace its standard definition cameras and associated infrastructure equipment in the Scottish Parliament Building's Committee Rooms 1 and 2 and replace some older portable single camera units. The installation and integration of this equipment into the Scottish Parliament's broadcasting infrastructure may also be required. Bidders must have this capability. Bidders must have a knowledge of the Digital Production Partnership (DPP) technical specifications and must also be able provide advice and guidance on developments in broadcast technologies and on how these may be incorporated into the SPCB's broadcasting infrastructure.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.parliament.scot
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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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