Tender

Professional Audio Framework

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Tender

18 Mar 2019 at 12:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is initiating a re-tender for the "Professional Audio Framework", which aims to establish a consolidated framework for the supply and delivery of professional audio equipment, primarily targeting the broadcasting industry. This selective procurement follows a restricted procedure and is valued at £6,000,000. The tender period concludes on 10 April 2019, with the contract commencing on 1 June 2019 and lasting until 31 May 2023. Deliveries will be made to locations including the United Kingdom and European territories.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in broadcast production equipment, such as microphones and mixing consoles, to expand their market presence. Suppliers capable of offering a comprehensive range of audio equipment are particularly well-suited to compete, especially those that can meet the diverse needs of the BBC and its subsidiaries. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate, as this framework will allow them to engage with a major public sector client, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Audio Framework

Notice Description

Since 2010 the BBC has had in place a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of an extensive range of Professional Audio Equipment (PAE). This is a re-tender for that pan-BBC framework covering a range of broadcast equipment. The current framework has 16 lots but this re-tender aims to condense this into a singular lot as our top 4 suppliers now provide kit across all areas so we will expect all suppliers that bid to be able provide the majority, if not all of the kit. The type of equipment includes including Microphones, Mixing Consoles and Auxiliary Audio Studio Equipment and will be made available via catalogue for our internal BBC stakeholders including subsidaries. Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal (this is only required once): 1.1 Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk 1.2 - Click the link on the login page to register. 1.3 Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2 - Express an interest in the tender: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open to all Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). 3.4 You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult the online help, or contact the Bravo e-Tendering help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32544945-a7b3-49fc-827c-b8c2f9edc4cf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32211000 - Broadcast production equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2019 - 31 May 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Chris Hall
Contact Email
chris.hall@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W12 7TS
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
College Park & Old Oak
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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