Broadcast cameras, lenses and associated camera control infrastructure

⁠⁠⁠The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) Broadcasting Services team produces and distributes live audio and video coverage of Australian Parliament House events. This includes all proceedings of the House of Representatives chamber, the Senate chamber, the House of Representatives Federation chamber, selected parliamentary committee proceedings and events that occur around the building (in the field).

Whilst the current fleet of cameras, lenses and camera control systems has been stable and reliable, there is ageing and legacy technology that is reaching end of life. This ageing and legacy technology requires a refresh to assist the DPS modernisation journey.

As part of this refresh, DPS is requires the following goods and services, to cater to the scenarios mentioned above:

• A fleet of new Ultra-High Definition (UHD)(4K) EFP camera lenses
• A fleet of new EFP broadcast camera backs which provide Ultra-High Definition (UHD)(4K) capability
• A new fleet of ENG cameras with lenses for truly portable scenarios
• Modern broadcasting camera control system and supporting infrastructure that will:
• Utilise modern broadcast fibre and networking standards
• Allow new camera fleet operation and management
• Integrate with areas of the current camera control state within chambers, CEA, PCRs and the Master Control Room (MCR)