Contract notice: Voice recognition software Tender - 22453287

Object of the contract
Voice recognition software package
Description: Contract notice: Voice recognition software package
Authority Type: Other
Contact Nature: Services
Procedure: Competitive procedure with negotiation
Document: Contract notice
Regulation: European Economic Area (EEA), with participation by GPA countries
Award criteria: The most economic tender
CPV code: 48314000, 48221000, 48510000, 48314000, 48221000, 48510000
CPV Description: Voice recognition software package.
Internet browsing software package.
Communication software package.
Speech synthesis
Reference Number : 18/28
NLB produces audio books, primarily in Bokmal (nb-NO), but voices for both Bokmal and Nynorsk (nb-NO) will be purchased. In the future, the number of media with synthetic speech will increase. Therefore a price model is needed which is beneficial for a large quantity of synthetic media and many users, and where the costs are predictable, even if the number of users increases. Currently, NLB's users receive the synthetic speech which is pre-produced speech (currently synthesized on NLB's servers).
Definitions:
With server based TTS, NLB means TTS installed on servers hosted by NLB. The speech is produced on the server and thereafter sent to the users.
With client based TTS, NLB means TTS installed on one of the end users' devices, for example a smart-phone or DAISY player. Text is sent to the device, and synthetic speech is thereafter produced locally on the device.
The objective of this tender is to find a service provider who can deliver a TTS system with new voices. The system shall consist of the following:
— TTS system with English voice,
— one Norwegian Bokmal (nb-NO) voice,
— option for the contracting authority: One Nynorsk (nn-NO) voice.
The Bokmal voice shall be based on the Standard Eastern Norwegian pronunciation.
We request two different suggestions for development of the Nynorsk voice. The Nynorsk voice can be A) built primarily on the same Norwegian pronunciation as the Bokmal voice, or B) on separate recording with the use of another pronunciation (for example) Western Norwegian pronunciation chosen by the tenderer. NLB will choose between alternative A) and B) for the Nynorsk voice.
It must always be assumed that NLB chooses ‘unit selection voice' for production of synthesised media.
A draft of the tender documentation is attached to this pre-qualification. The contracting authority retains the right to make minor changes/non significant changes to the tender documentation before the invitation to deliver tender offers.
For more information, see ‘Part 2 Requirement Specification'.
Visma notice: https://opic.com/id/afmbqmqcim.
Internet address (URL): http://www.nlb.no
Directive: Classical Directive (2014/24/EU)