Request for Information: Modernisation of the House monitoring service (HMS) Headend Environment

Closes in 2 daysSubmission deadline: 02 November 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Sydney

About this tender

Overview The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is seeking industry insight through this Request for Information (RFI) relating to the modernisation of the House monitoring service (HMS) headend environment. Purpose DPS is seeking industry insight to assist in refining future planning activities and understanding contemporary approaches used within the broadcast, media and critical infrastructure sectors. Information Requested The context and details of the information sought from this RFI are set out in the RFI and RFI Schedule 1, Information Requested. Eligibility DPS invites Responses from organisations that provide, implement, support or have direct experience with broadcast headend platforms and related technologies, for example vendors, manufacturers, systems integrators and service providers with experience delivering television, radio and audiovisual broadcasting services within complex operational environments. Enquiries Contact: DPS Tenders Email: DPSTenders@aph.gov.au

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