REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)

LIVE SPORTS TV PRODUCTION

BANGLADESH PREMIER LEAGUE (BPL) T20

For two (02) Seasons i.e., 10th & 11th Season of BPL T20

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 REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)
FOR

LIVE SPORTS TV PRODUCTION

BANGLADESH PREMIER LEAGUE (BPL) T20

For two (02) Seasons i.e., 10th & 11th Season of BPL T20

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

16th OCTOBER 2023 (MONDAY)

NOTE TO RESPONDENTS

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS DOCUMENT, COMPLETE WHERE REQUIRED,

INITIAL EACH PAGE AND SIGN IN FULL AT THE END

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SL Description Page

1 The Press Advertisement Page 4

2 Introduction Page 5

3 Format Of the Tournament Page 5

4 Participating Teams Page 6

5 Tenure of The Service Page 6

6 Commencement Of 10th Edition of BPL T20 Page 6

7 Total Match Page 6

8 Total Production Day Page 7

9 Tournaments Venues (Tentative) Page 7

10 Tentative Schedule Of 10th Edition of BPL 2024 Page 7

11 Minimum Requirements For Cameras And Technologies Page 8

12 Responsibilities And Obligations Page 13

13 Eligibility Criteria Page 14

14 Non-Eligibility Page 14

15 RFQ Submission Procedure Page 14

16 The Following Documents Must Be Submitted Along with the RFQ Page 15

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PAPER ADVERTISEMENT

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INTRODUCTION:

The BPL Governing Council of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) organizes a franchisee
based domestic Twenty20 cricket tournament under the brand name BANGLADESH
PREMIER LEAGUE T20 in Bangladesh since 2012. The tournament assists in development
and enhances the skill of local players as they will get the opportunity to play, learn and
share experience from the international cricketers.

To have control over the TV production with a view to enhance the TV production quality of
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20, BPL Governing Council of Bangladesh Cricket
Board has been appointing reputed TV Production company/firm via EOI process since 6th
edition of BPL T20 2019. After completion of 7th, 8th and 9th edition/season of BPL T20
successfully, BPL Governing Council of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is desirous to
appoint Sports TV Production Firm / Company for BPL T20 Tournament for next two (02)
editions/seasons i.e. 10th and 11th edition/season of BPL T20.

In this connection, BCB published a Request for Quotation (RFQ) advertisement in the
national daily newspapers on 28th September 2023 to invites Interested, qualified and
reputed Sports TV Production Companies /Firms to sumit quotation for providing and
delivering comprehensive international standard Live sports TV production services for a
period of 02 (Two) seasons/ editions i.e. the 10th and 11th season/edition of BPL T20
tournament.

FORMAT OF THE TOURNAMENT:

Completion of the double league round, top 04 (four) teams will play the Play-off matches.
There will be 03 (three) Play-off matches, 1st Qualifier match, The Eliminator match and 2nd
Qualifier match.

• 1s Qualifier match will be played between position number 1 (one) and 2 (two).

• The Eliminator match will be played between position number 3 (one) and 4 (two).

• 2nd Qualifier match will be played between the winning Team of The Eliminator match
and the losing Team of 1st Qualifier match.

• The Final will be played between the Winner Teams of 1st and 2nd Qualifier match.

• The winner team of the final match will be the Champion .

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PARTICIPATING TEAMS:

Seven (07) Participating Teams in BANGLADESH PREMIER LEAGUE (BPL) T20 are as
follows:

1. Comilla Victorians 5. Khulna Tigers

2. Sylhet Strikers 6. Chattogram Challengers
3. Rangpur Riders 7. Durdanto Dhaka
4. Fortune Barishal

NUMBER OF MATCH AND MATCH DAYS:

There will be a total of 24 match days for 46 matches.

TENURE OF THE SERVICE:

The tenure of the SERVICE AGREEMENT shall be for period of 02 editions /seasons only
i.e. BPL T20 10th and 11th edition /season.

COMMENCEMENT OF 10th EDITION OF BPL T20:

The 10th edition of BPL T20 is tentatively scheduled to be held from 13thJanuary December
to 23rd February 2024.

TOTAL MATCH:

A total of 46 matches will be played throughout the tournament (if 07 teams are participating)

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TOTAL PRODUCTION DAY:

• League Stage : 21 days (as per day 02 matches).

• Play-off Stage : 03 days
(1st qualifier and eliminator on same day, 2nd qualifier and final
match)

Note: there are reserve days allocated for all matches in play-off.

TOURNAMENTS VENUES (TENTATIVE):

Matches will be played in 03 (Three) International Venues as follows:

1. Sher-e- Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) , Dhaka

2. Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium (ZACS) ,Chittagong
3. Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (SICS), Sylhet.

Note: It’s a list of probable venues. BCB reserves the right to change it at its sole discretion.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF 10th EDITION OF BPL T20 2024:

Day & Date Days Venue Day Match Night Match
Saturday, January 13, 2024 1 1 2
Sunday, January 14, 2024 2 REST & TRAVEL
DHK
Monday, January 15, 2024 3 3 4
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 4 5 6
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 5 REST & TRAVEL
Thursday, January 18, 2024 6 REST & TRAVEL
Friday, January 19, 2024 7 7 8
Saturday, January 20, 2024 8 9 10
Sunday, January 21, 2024 9 REST
Monday, January 22, 2024 10 REST
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 11 SYL 11 12
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 12 13 14
Thursday, January 25, 2024 13 REST
Friday, January 26, 2024 14 15 16
Saturday, January 27, 2024 15 17 18
Sunday, January 28, 2024 16 REST & TRAVEL
Monday, January 29, 2024 17 REST & TRAVEL
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 18 19 20
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 19 21 22
Thursday, February 1, 2024 20 DHK REST
Friday, February 2, 2024 21 23 24
Saturday, February 3, 2024 22 25 26
Sunday, February 4, 2024 23 REST & TRAVEL
Monday, February 5, 2024 24 REST & TRAVEL
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 25 27 28
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 26 29 30
Thursday, February 8, 2024 27 REST
Friday, February 9, 2024 28 31 32
CTG
Saturday, February 10, 2024 29 33 34
Sunday, February 11, 2024 30 REST
Monday, February 12, 2024 31 35 36
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 32 37 38
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 33 REST & TRAVEL
Thursday, February 15, 2024 34 REST & TRAVEL
Friday, February 16, 2024 35 39 40
Saturday, February 17, 2024 36 41 42
Sunday, February 18, 2024 37 REST
Monday, February 19, 2024 38 43 44
DHK
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 39 REST
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 40 45
Thursday, February 22, 2024 41 REST
Friday, February 23, 2024 42 46

Note: It’s a tentative schedule; BCB reserves the right to change it at its sole discretion.

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MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS FOR CAMERAS AND TECHNOLOGIES:

1. CAMERAS:

• A minimum of 34-36 camera setup, 18 manned and 16 unmanned.

• Camera Model: All 4k UHD Cameras with 12G Signal

1. Grass Valley LDX 98

2. Grass Valley LDX 135
3. Sony HDC 3200
4. Sony HDC 3500
5. Sony HDC 4300
6. Ikegami UHK X700

• Video Quality: Must be all 4k resolution.

• All necessary latest gear and accessories including but not limited to; RCP
remote control panel, viewfinders, tripods, cables etc. compatible to above
mentioned 4k cameras.

2. CCU (camera control unit)

1. Grass Valley LDX 98

2. Grass Valley LDX 135
3. Sony HDC 3200
4. Sony HDC 3500
5. Sony HDC 4300
6. Ikegami UHK X700

3. HAWKEYE:

DRS service by HAWKEYE will be contracted and arranged by BCB. But all the logistics and
technical support required by HawkEye i.e., freight, crew boarding lodging, Per Diem
(Industry Standard), food will be provided by Production Company / House. Also Needs to
be upgraded to UHD.

4. VISION MIXER:

Grass Valley and Ross 12G UHD switcher or better with all necessary panels,
cables, Telly box & vision wall.

5. LENSES:

All 4K supported optical zoom Lenses having minimum 12x, 24x, 90x and above .
Please make sure to have spare lenses as a backup.

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6. AUDIO-MIXER:

Minimum Yamaha CL-5 or above.

All necessary gear for audio commentators and presenter with backups of
microphones and batteries & 4 IFBs.

7. TALK BACK:

A comprehensive latest technology talkback system between the director, vision

mixer, graphics operator, producer, floor manager, camera-personnel, audio
engineer, commentators, talent etc.

8. GRAPHICS:

TV Live Broadcast 4K / HD GFX Includes Scoring, (Augmented Reality) AR

Graphics on drone, (Virtual Reality) VR Graphics, Field Plotter, Tagger AR on
Broadcast cameras, Wipes, TRANSITIONS (Either 12G or upgraded to 12G).

Graphics animation and operation through vizrt (Visualization in Real-Time) or a

similar platform integrated with the live broadcast setup with real-time updates
during coverage. The designed graphic templates to be integrated.

All Graphics for Live TV production must be Top-notch compared to ICC and
ACC’s Major event and every designs / cuts must be sent to BCB at least 30 days
before any event for approval.

9. TITLES, TRANSITIONS & PACKAGING:

Proposed Titles and Packaging must be sent to BCB at least 30 days before any
event for approval. Titles should be distinct in every series.

10. EVS (Electronic Video Server):

Six “EVS XT3” or latest model of EVS servers having minimum 12 Channel each.

11. STUDIO:

A setup including Lights, reflectors, chairs, PGM monitor, Audio on the floor, IFB’s
for a 1 + 2 studio on the ground and minimum 2 camera with 4k setup.

12. LIVE STREAMING:

Live Streaming setup in addition to the live TV Broadcasting setup for the live
streaming of the matches over a digital medium. Live stream to be executed on a
maximum of two different avenues (live & delayed).

13. HIGHLIGHTS:

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A workstation and an editor for highlights of the day’s play. Long form Highlights 22
minutes and Short form Highlights 8-10 minutes for each day’s play. The 22 Minute
highlights to be uploaded every day from the venue.

14. ENG CREW:

A 3-person ENG Crew: Producer, cameraperson & editor for all the content.

15. CONTENT SERVICE & DIGITAL CLIPS:

In addition to production of the World Feed broadcasts and programming, BCB will be
commencing a basic content service with provision of supplementary features, interviews,
colour and press conferences for the series.

An editor with workstation for digital clips during Live. A maximum of 5 clips per hour to be
delivered to BCB media team. The BCB team will send the required editorial.

16. EVS MELT:

EVS melt to be played from the venue right after highlights and each day’s EVS melt
must be recorded in recorder/ hard drive as well.

17. RECORDING MEDIA:

4k recorder of any Latest & well reviewed brands.

18. SATELLITE UPLINKING:

Include the costing and solution for up-linking Asia Sat 5/7/Intelsat 20 (IS-20) with BT
extension at a frequency of 9 MHZ.

Quality HD 1080i/1080p

19. TECHNICAL & OPERATIONAL CREW:

Production crew working on the project with an experience of at least 10 years in Live
sports production/ programming.

20. THIRD UMPIRE

Complete 3rd Umpire set-up with integrated technology i.e., UHD Monitoring with all
the panels as required to be installed in his position.

21. COMMENTARY PANEL:

Production Company must ensure BCB to on- board / assigned world’s renowed , legendary
top 5 overseas commentators in the Commentary Panel.

22. ZING STUMPS & BAILS :

23. SPIDER CAM: Must include the Spider Camera.

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 24. DRONE CAMERA:

25. BUGGY CAM:

26. OTHER TECHNOLOGICAL ENHANCEMENT :

• Drone AR
• AR Player Tracking (real-time optical tracking of players on a cricket field)
• Hyperview Via 3D Virtual Re-Creation.
• Other

*Camera Position, Minimum Lens & Magnification Plan – Subject to change

CAMERA NO. CAMERA POSITION LENS (MIN) OPERATION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Wicket to Wicket - Near 86x Manned

2. Ball Follow – Near 86x Manned

3. Wicket to Wicket – Far 86x Manned

4. Ball Follow – Far 86x Manned

5. Mid-Wicket (SSM) 95x Manned

6. Slips – Near 95x Manned 6x Super Motion

7. Slips – Far 95x Manned 6x Super Motion

8. Reverse Slips – Near 86x Manned Super Motion, Rolling Base

9. Reverse Slips – Far 86x Manned Super Motion, Rolling Base

10. Spin Vision – Near (SSM) 95x Manned

11. Spin Vision – Far (SSM) 95x Manned

12 High 45 deg 86x Manned

13. Hand Held/ RF 1 14x Manned With RF Links (Gigawave/Link)

14. Stumps – Near front Tight/ Wide Unmanned With Spares (only SIS/BBC)

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15. Stumps – Far front Tight/ Wide Unmanned With Spares

16. Stumps – Near back Tight/ Wide Unmanned

17. Stumps – Far back Tight/ Wide Unmanned

18. Mat – Near 22x Hawkeye –

Unmanned

19. Mat – Far 22x Hawkeye –

Unmanned

20. Run-out 1 22x Hawkeye

Unmanned

21. Run-out 2 22x Hawkeye

Unmanned

22. Run-out 3 22x Hawkeye –

Unmanned

23. Run-out 4 22x Hawkeye –

Unmanned

24. Beauty Fisheye Locked Abakus Stadium Lens

25. Commentator Cam WA Locked With Remote PTZ robotic

control

26. Ultra-motion 1 95x Manned

27. Drone-Cam Built-in R. Controlled UAV Technology

28. Spidercam

29. Buggy Cam Built IN R. Controlled

30. Dug Out Cam 1 R. Controlled

31. Dug Out Cam 2 R. Controlled

32. Studio Cam 1 14x Manned

33. Studio Cam 2 22x Manned

34. ENG Setup 22x Manned Complete 4K ENG setup

35 Press Conference 22x Manned

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MINIMUM EDITORIALLY REQUIREMENTS:

1. BCB shall provide a Break format/ Feed Flow for live coverage, Highlights,
digital clips and other such deliverables to the successful company and the vendor
is expected to adhere to the style sheet. For reference, the Production Company may be
required to provide up to 5 clips per hour for BCB’s Digital platform as per the brief shared by
the BCB.

2. Proposed running orders and commentary roster need to be sent to BCB for
approval no later than 24 hours prior to the start of the day’s play.

3. A 45-minute Pre show & 3 part Post Show for all the T20Is.

4. Flash interview at the end of each session.

5. Presentation Ceremony

6. Press Conference/ Media Briefing

NOTE:
1. It is a probable list of cameras & technologies. BCB reserves the right to
change it at its sole discretion.
2. Successful company and the vendor are expected to provide both clean and
dirty feed to BCB via portable hard drive for archive purposes.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS:

1. TV production firm/company shall provide their services as the Official TV Production

Co with Broadcast Equipment for the said event.
2. All the Equipment to be provided by TV production firm/company as mentioned
above Shall be 4K production delivery capable that is, it shall be capable of
producing and transmitting the live feed of the Program from the Studio and the
respective venue of the matches of Tournament in 4K (hereinafter, collectively the
“Equipment”).
3. TV production firm/company shall provide TV Production Services including
Broadcast Equipment as per the detail provided in the above table. TV production
firm/company must ensure that all Crew and Engineering Services shall be the best
as per industry and shall be provided in a professional manner.
4. As part of its services TV production firm/company shall provide various services as
per the annexure of the agreement to be executed after necessary evaluation of
proposal and awarding the work order.

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 5. TV production firm/company shall provide commentators and anchors as per BCB’s
preference. TV production firm/company shall provide a list of the commentators for
prior approval of BCB prior to the said cricket Event.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

1. The eligible company should preferably have a comprehensive track record of

providing professional Sports TV Production services worldwide.

2. The company must have a minimum of 03 (Three) years experience of

providing International Standard Sports TV Production Services in Cricket
Events (i.e. ICC & ACC events/Bilateral Cricket Series / IPL / PSL/ Big Bash /
BPL T20 tournaments etc.).

3. Interested TV Production Firm /Company must provide all 4K Standard

Cameras, International Standard Graphics and Technology for live broadcast
coverage / production.
NON-ELIGIBILITY:

1. Any person(s) or entities / companies with an existing unresolved dispute (i.e.

Financial, Disciplinary and/or any other) with BCB or ICC on a point of law or
fact shall be ineligible to acquire the aforementioned rights or to participate in
the EOI Process.

RFQ SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:

Details of RFQ submission procedure including production level will be available from 30th
September 2023 to 12th October 2023 during working hours (10.00 AM to 5.00 PM except
Friday & Public Holidays in Bangladesh).

The detailed quotation along with relevant documents prepared in accordance with the RFQ
document must be submitted at the BCB Management Office at Sher-e-Bangla National
Cricket Stadium, Mirpur-2, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh by 16th of October 2023 during
working hours (10.00 AM to 5.00 PM except Friday & Public Holidays in Bangladesh) and
should be in a sealed envelope to be addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer,
Bangladesh Cricket Board.

Interested participant may submit the quotation along with financial proposal electronically
via email at [email protected].

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THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE QUOTATION:

2. Company Profile.

3. Updated auditor’s report on financial statements (in case of consortium, each

party’s auditor’s report needs to be submitted individually).

4. Bank Solvency Certificate.

5. Certified copy of Memorandum and Articles of Association along with

Certificate of Incorporation or similar constitutional documents.

6. Updated VAT Registration Certificate, Trade License and Tax Identification

Number (TIN) Certificate or similar documents.

7. Experience certificate in the field of sport TV production.

8. The TV production Firms / Company must submit a Performance Guarantee

an amount of USD 2,00,000 or equivalent amount in BDT in the form of Pay
Order / Bank Guarantee.

The BCB reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotations at its sole
discretion without assigning any reason. The BCB also reserves the right to cancel
the entire RFQ process and / or modify, add or alter the terms of the document and/ or
the conditions for RFQ by issuing an addendum(s) at any time prior to the submission
of the proposal.

Chief Executive Officer

Bangladesh Cricket Board
Management Office: Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur-2
Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh Tel: +880 2 8031001-4, Fax: 803 1199

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