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 for Presentation Switcher & Branding Processor Replacement. RFI documents are obtainable from 10 March 2020 from the following websites:  Government E-Portal http://www.etenders.gov.za  SABC Website http://www.sabc.co.za/sabc/tenders Bidders can arrange for the site inspection to Israel Vele on 011 714 2091 or velei@sabc.co.za Closing Date: 27 March 2020 For enquiries contact Israel Vele E-mail: velei@sabc.co.za Confidential and Proprietary Information Page 1 of 10 RFI Document

Tender Number:RFI/CPS/2020/03 RFI Title : Presentation Switcher & Branding Processor Replacement. doc SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING SABC SOC LIMITED (“ The SABC”) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) RFI NUMBER : RFI/CPS/2020/03 RFI TITLE : FCC PRESENTATION SWITCHER & BRANDING PROCESSOR REPLACEMENT EXPECTED TIMEFRAME RFI PROCESS EXPECTED DATES RFI Advertisement Date 10 March 2020 RFI document can be accessed on EPortal & RFI Available from SABC Website Bidders can arrange for the site inspection to Briefing Session Israel Vele on 011 714 2091 or velei@sabc.co.za RFI Closing Date and Time 27 March 2020 at 12h00 Israel Vele E-mail: velei@sabc.co.za Contact details The SABC retains the right to change the timeframe whenever necessary and for whatever reason it deems fit. Respondents interested in participating must register their interest by providing company name, contact person, telephone, cell number and email address to Israel Vele E-mail: velei@sabc.co.za, please indicate RFI number on the subject line. This will ensure that any addenda and clarification to this RFI are communicated to all participants. The SABC no longer sells its tender documents. PDF Documents will be available on the SABC Website as well as the National Treasury E-Tender Website. Confidential and Proprietary Information Page 2 of 10 RFI Document

Tender Number:RFI/CPS/2020/03 RFI Title : Presentation Switcher & Branding Processor Replacement. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: 1. DEFINITIONS “ RFI ” - a request for information, which is a written official enquiry document encompassing all 1.1 the terms and conditions of the information in a prescribed or stipulated form. “ RFI response ” - a written response in a prescribed form in response to an RFI. 1.2 “ Hosting Partners ” - companies who entered into an agreement with SABC LOC in the areas 1.3 of application management; application hosting, application service provision, and marketplace hosting are incorporated in this category. “ Respondent ” – any person (natural or juristic) who forwards an acceptable RFI in response 1.4 to this RFI with the intention of being the main contractor should the RFI be awarded to him. Confidential and Proprietary Information Page 3 of 10 RFI Document

Tender Number:RFI/CPS/2020/03 RFI Title : Presentation Switcher & Branding Processor Replacement. 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; only 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 or conveyed to bidder/s NAME OF Respondent: _______________________________________________________ PHYSICAL ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Respondent ’s contact person: Name : ____________________________________ Telephone : ________________________________ Mobile : ___________________________________ Fax.: _____________________________________ E-mail address : ____________________________ Confidential and Proprietary Information Page 4 of 10 RFI Document

Tender Number:RFI/CPS/2020/03 RFI Title : Presentation Switcher & Branding Processor Replacement. 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 of the respondent and initialised on each and every page of the information. The CD / DVD must be marked with the responding organisation’s name and RFI number. 3.4 The CD / DVD must be enclosed in a cover that is also marked with the responding organisation’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. Confidential and Proprietary Information Page 5 of 10 RFI Document

Tender Number:RFI/CPS/2020/03 RFI Title : Presentation Switcher & Branding Processor Replacement. 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. Confidential and Proprietary Information Page 6 of 10 RFI Document

Tender Number:RFI/CPS/2020/03 RFI Title : Presentation Switcher & Branding Processor Replacement.  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. Confidential and Proprietary Information Page 7 of 10 RFI Document