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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RFI NO: RFI/CPS/2020/03 RFI TITLE: FCC - - PDF document
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RFI NO: RFI/CPS/2020/03 RFI TITLE: FCC - - PDF document
Tender Number:RFI/CPS/2020/03 RFI Title : Presentation Switcher & Branding Processor Replacement. do REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RFI NO: RFI/CPS/2020/03 RFI TITLE: FCC PRESENTATION SWITCHER & BRANDING PROCESSOR REPLACEMENT This RFI calls
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION:
1. DEFINITIONS 1.1 “RFI” - a request for information, which is a written official enquiry document encompassing all the terms and conditions of the information in a prescribed or stipulated form. 1.2 “RFI response” - a written response in a prescribed form in response to an RFI. 1.3 “Hosting Partners” - companies who entered into an agreement with SABC LOC in the areas
- f application management; application hosting, application service provision, and
marketplace hosting are incorporated in this category. 1.4 “Respondent” – any person (natural or juristic) who forwards an acceptable RFI in response to this RFI with the intention of being the main contractor should the RFI be awarded to him.
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2. CONFIDENTIALITY All information related to this request for information both during and after completion is to be treated with strict confidence. Should the need however arise to divulge any information gleaned from the service which is either directly or indirectly related to the SABC, written approval to divulge such information will have to be obtained from SABC. The Respondents must ensure that confidential information is: maintained confidential; not disclosed to or used by any unauthorised person; so as to prevent any disclosure or unauthorised use with at least the standard of care that Respondents maintain to protect their own confidential information;
- nly used for the purpose of considering and responding to this RFI; and not reproduced in any form
except as required for the purpose of considering and responding to this RFI. Respondents must ensure that: access to confidential information is only given to those of its partners, officers, employees and advisers who require access for the purpose of considering and responding to this RFI; and those partners, officers, employee and advisers are informed of the confidential information section and keep that information confidential. This bid remains at all times the property of the SABC. No rights other than as provided in this bid and in respect of the confidential information are granted
- r conveyed to bidder/s
NAME OF Respondent: _______________________________________________________ PHYSICAL ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Respondent’s contact person: Name : ____________________________________ Telephone : ________________________________ Mobile : ___________________________________ Fax.: _____________________________________ E-mail address : ____________________________
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3.
The manner of submission of the RFI
3.1
Respondent shall submit RFI response in accordance with the prescribed manner of submissions as specified below.
3.2
Respondent shall submit one (1) original copy, 1 (one) hard copy and 1 (one) electronic copy (on a single CD/DVD)
3.3
The original copy must be signed IN INK by an authorised employee, agent or representative
- f the respondent and initialised on each and every page of the information.
3.4
The CD / DVD must be marked with the responding organisation’s name and RFI number. The CD / DVD must be enclosed in a cover that is also marked with the responding
- rganisation’s name and RFI number.
3.5
All additions to the information documents i.e. appendices, supporting documentation, photographs, technical specifications and other support documentation covering suggested solutions etc. shall be neatly bound as part of the schedule concerned.
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FCC PRESENTATION SWITCHER & BRANDING PROCESSOR REPLACEMENT
1. BACKGROUND Grass Valley Press Master is a Presentation Switcher & branding processor used in the Final Control Centres (FCC) for SABC 1, SABC 2, SABC 3 and SABC News to enable the channels to broadcast on a 24/7 basis. All video material i.e. commercials, promos, music fillers, long form programmes, squeeze backs and channel logs are respectively played from Playout Servers, Live sources, Pixel Power and VCRs go through Presentation Switcher & branding processor for further implementation of channel look and feel which include: Multilevel channel branding Video mixing Advance audio mixing & processing These actions/processes are automated by the Pebble Beach Broadcast Automation and can be manually controlled by Grass Valley peripheral remote panels. The Press Master is therefore currently responsible for airing all programming played out in SABC 1, 2, 3 and News Channel, and must be “On-Air” in a perfect working condition at all
- times. An animation (squeeze-back) not played to air as scheduled leads to a direct loss of
external income to the SABC, as well as a loss of confidence by the commercial clients of the SABC. A failure to perform video or audio mix in a precise controlled manner leads to unsatisfactory broadcast thus direct affecting viewership. 2. Scope The scope of this RFI encompasses acquiring relevant information from industry to enable the SABC to: Identify a suitable solution for the SABC. Assist the SABC to establish User Requirement Statements and Bid Specification(s). This RFI is aimed at gathering relevant information with respect to the Presentation Switcher & Branding Processor solutions and or products currently available in the global market, with specific reference to the following but not limited to:
- Multilevel branding graphics
a) Able to key independent keying layers with preview output b) Able to store and key SD/HD still and animated graphics c) Able to key external fill and key inputs
- Video mixing
a) A/B video mixing b) Channel 2D DVE for squeeze-and-reveal and picture-in-picture effects c) Programmable micros
- Advanced audio mixing and processing
a) Dynamic audio shuffle and gain control. b) Audio mixing using embedded audio.
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- Automated and manual control
a) Fully controlled by Pebble Beach Marina Automation b) Manually controllable excluding Automation control
- Ability to integrate to a multi-channel playout facility
- Ability to process video formats as follows.
a) SD SDI b) HD SDI c) Envisaged SMPTE ST 2110 Installation, configuration, integration and commissioning of the solution. Staff adequately trained: Training for technical staff, operational staff, super user, and train the trainer training. A Master Supply Agreement and a Maintenance and Support contract concluded. Change management processes and implementation. Collaboration with SABC Engineering team(s) during installation.
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3. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 3.1 Description of the current Grass Valley Press Master 3.2 Envisaged SABC environment The SABC is looking forward to the future where it will realize the Multichannel Final Control Centre, where all SABC TV services will be produced, controlled and monitored.
- 4. SCOPE OF SERVICES AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR RFI REQUIREMENTS
4.1. Overview of System Requirement 4.1.1 Based on the above mentioned information about the SABC infrastructure, the SABC requires information on the following systems: Presentation Switcher & Branding Processor solution for ten channels. 4.1.2 The information must comprise of the following for each solution: Benefits of acquiring each solution The risks of acquiring each solution The training required: such as technical training, train the trainer, super user and
- perational user training
Implementation costs, change management- Roll out including provinces
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Solution costing on each solution Project approach and proposed methodology Maintenance and support costs 4.2. Specific Requirements: Presentation Switcher & Branding Processor solutions and or products currently available in the global market, with specific reference to the following:
- Multilevel branding graphics
a) Able to key independent keying layers with preview output b) Able to store and key SD/HD still and animated graphics c) Able to key external fill and key inputs
- Video mixing
a) A/B video mixing b) Channel 2D DVE for squeeze-and-reveal and picture-in-picture effects c) Programmable micros
- Advanced audio mixing and processing
a) Dynamic audio shuffle and gain control. b) Audio mixing using embedded audio.
- Automated and manual control
a) Fully controlled by Pebble Beach Automation b) Manually controllable excluding Automation control
- Ability to integrate to a multi-channel playout facility
- Ability to process video formats as follows.
a) SD SDI b) HD SDI c) Envisaged SMPTE ST 2110 Training (Technical and Operational). Technical support from the manufacture. 4.2.1 Provide information if the solution will be able to integrate and be controlled with the following: Pebble Beach Marina Broadcast Automation Snell CYGNUS Router Envisaged Video-Over-IP Routing Switcher
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- 5. GENERAL INFORMATION