NRK MA2338/10RM – RFI – Streaming encoders for Web

Please note: This is a request for information (RFI). The purpose of this RFI is to collect information about the capabilities of different technical solutions and to gather information to help NRK make a decision on what steps to take next. We understand that any prices given as examples in this RFI are not binding.

The result of the RFI is most likely to lead to a public tendering process. NRK is obliged to respect and follow the European Directives for public procurement.  A public tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the Norwegian Act on public procurement of 16. June 1999 and the Regulations on Public Procurement No. 402 of 7.4.2006.  NRK has to follow one of the formalised procedures as described in these Directives.

NRK is moving towards h.264 as the video format and has limited experience with the products and vendors in this market with regards to Internet services. The scope of this RFI is to find out how to establish 8-10 channels with the option for further expanding - in a later tender process scheduled for autumn 2010. NRK main focus is to establish a reliable and stable infrastructure which the external users can use through NRK’s distribution partners and players.  These issues are handled in other contracts, however it is important that the encoder can support the major distribution servers and media players.

Out of convenience, this RFI process is managed in the Mercell portal. The suppliers will gain access through the portal to download documents, submit an answer to the RFI, as well as conduct other correspondence. Any questions regarding the RFI should be addressed through the Mercell portal.

For questions about the use of the Mercell portal, please referred to Mercell Support on telephone +47 21 01 88 61 / +47 21 01 88 00 or e-mail: pro.norge@mercell.com

Suppliers are asked to confirm the download of the RFI, and inform whether they intend to submit an answer. This is communicated through the portal www.mercell.no by using the "I want to submit an offer" - button. Please note: This will of course not be considered as an offer and again prices are not binding.

Please submit an answer to the RIF by July 13th 2010 12:00 noon.  The answer shall be submitted electronically via the Mercell portal (www.mercell.no).

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