The provision of multiplexing and distribution services and/or broadcast transmission services for Northern Ireland
In February 2010, the UK and Irish Governments signed a memorandum of understanding which gives effect to terms of the Belfast and St. Andrews agreements with respect to the extension of coverage of TG4, and latterly RTÉ One and RTÉ Two, throughout Northern Ireland.
RTÉ(acting on behalf of a joint venture company (Northern Ireland (N.I.) Multiplex Company Ltd.) to be established by RTÉ and TG4, Ireland's public service broadcasters) wishes to enter into a competitive dialogue procedure with interested and suitably qualified companies for the supply, installation, operation, support and maintenance of broadcasting, distribution and transmission services of RTÉ One, RTÉ Two and TG4 within Northern Ireland over a twelve (12) year period. There may be a requirement for carriage of a radio service and a further television service.
The requirements under this procurement will be split into the following 2 lots:
— Lot 1:
—— Multiplexing and distribution,
—— Creation of a multiplex including RTÉ One, RTÉ Two, and TG4 with distribution to 2 transmission sites in Northern Ireland. There may be a requirement for carriage of a radio service and a further television service.
— Lot 2:
—— Broadcast transmission,
—— Broadcast transmission of a multiplex from 3 sites (one relay) in Northern Ireland.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2011-12-16.
The procurement was published on 2011-11-15.
Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
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Northern Ireland
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Procurement history
| Date |
Document |
| 2011-11-15
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Contract notice
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| 2012-05-29
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Contract award notice
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