Tender

BBC Archives Move Programme - Commercial Storage RFI

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Tender

05 Jan 2022 at 09:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is inviting responses for their "BBC Archives Move Programme - Commercial Storage RFI", aimed at exploring third-party storage options for various archive collections currently located in Perivale, West London, and Bristol. The request for information is part of the planning stage of this project, with a tender period that ends on 26 January 2022. This initiative falls within the storage and warehousing services industry and will commence a contract on 1 February 2022, concluding on 1 August 2022. Interested parties can register on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal to participate.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the storage and warehousing sector to engage with a high-profile client like the BBC, potentially expanding their market presence and capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this tender, as the RFI process allows them to demonstrate their innovative solutions and competitive pricing. Businesses that provide specialised warehousing services, have experience in archival preservation, or have prior dealings with large organisations may find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BBC Archives Move Programme - Commercial Storage RFI

Notice Description

This document is a Request for Information ('RFI') in relation to the BBC's Archives Move Programme . The BBC is working on plans to relocate its current Videotape, Audio, Photo, Sheet Music and Film Archive collections from Perivale in West London and Bristol and, having reviewed its scope, is considering 3rd party storage options. Responding to this request for information (RFI) is not a prerequisite for participation in a subsequent procurement, nor does it give any advantage in that procurement. The BBC would welcome responses to this RFI in order that the BBC can build an understanding regarding the current and future provision of the project. Additional information: Responding to this RFI is not a prerequisite for participation in a subsequent procurement, nor does it give any advantage in that procurement. The BBC would welcome responses to this RFI in order that the BBC can build an understanding regarding the current and future provision of the project. Register your company on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal (this is only required once): a) Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk b) Click the link on the login page to register c) Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue' d) Enter your correct business and user details. e) Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. f) You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. Express an interest in the RFI: g) Login to the portal with the username/password. h) Click the 'PQQs Open to all Suppliers' link. (Any RFI will appear as a PQQ). i) Click on the relevant PQQ to access the RFI content. j) Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ into your 'My PQQs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. k) You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ Details' box. Responding to the RFI: i) Click 'My Response' under PQQ Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). m) You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. n) Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the RFI. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). o) 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
ocds-b5fd17-be6c70e8-208b-492b-a080-1e8781f4b7c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b4a411-7df3-478b-a7ff-0522090e9b74
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - RFI
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 1 Aug 2022 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W12 7TQ
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
TLI London
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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