New Delhi Podcast, Video, and Audio Studio: Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning

This tender opportunity, originating from the Prasar Bharati Broadcasting Corporation of India, specifically for Doordarshan News in New Delhi, invites proposals for the comprehensive "SITC of Podcast Video Audio Studio." The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is the governing authority, and the bid, identified by number GEM/2026/B/8117287, is open for submissions from October 5, 2026, 1:34 PM until October 26, 2026, 3:00 PM. The scope of work encompasses the Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning (SITC) of a state-of-the-art podcast, video, and audio studio. Key equipment required includes a 4K camcorder with high-capacity memory cards, an aluminum alloy camera tripod with a fluid head, a professional podcast microphone with a boom arm, and a 42-inch 4K studio display with a floor stand. The project also necessitates a bidirectional SDI/NDI converter, a 12ft x 8ft studio backdrop, a 4K video switcher with comprehensive input/output capabilities (4 NDI, 4 HDMI) and features for recording, CG, virtual sets, and live streaming. A 42U 19-inch 1000mm equipment rack and a video production desk are also specified, alongside a 27-inch Full HD monitor for GUI and multiviewer functions. Significant emphasis is placed on storage and networking, requiring 100TB of NAS storage with NVMe SSDs, dual 10GbE Fiber, and 2 x 12Gbps SAS connectivity, as well as a 24-port AV network switch with NDI PoE and at least 4 x 10Gbps Fiber ports. Audio capabilities are to be met with a 12-port audio mixer featuring phantom power, professional headphones, an audio monitoring amplifier, and bi-amplified speakers. High-performance computing is essential, with the requirement for a laptop similar to or better than a MacBook Pro M5 (32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, 16-inch) and an editing workstation equivalent to or exceeding a Silicon M3 (32 GB RAM, 1.2 TB SSD) with a 4K display, and a perpetual license for Final Cut Pro. A PCR studio communication system is also part of the tender. Power reliability will be ensured through a 20 KVA UPS with a 20-minute battery backup at full load. The submission includes installation materials such as cables, connectors, conduits, and cable trays, along with SITC, testing, commissioning, and a mandatory 3-day training period. Furthermore, a minimum of three skilled personnel are required to provide technical operation support for 8 hours daily for three months post-commissioning. The project also mandates comprehensive acoustic treatment for a studio of dimensions 20ft (L) x 18ft (W) x 12ft (H), including wall panels, ceiling clouds, floor treatment, an acoustic door, and soundproof windows. Studio infrastructure will include an 8ft x 8ft studio riser, a studio table with four chairs for guests, a studio backdrop, a PCR table, an editing table with three chairs, and a studio lighting grid comprising key, fill, and backlight fixtures, all supported by robust cable management. The total quantity of items under this tender is 53.