Planning

Studio Robotics Replacement RFI (Request for information)

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Planning

25 Oct 2022 at 10:07

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has initiated a tender process for the Studio Robotics Replacement RFI (Request for Information) in the television cameras industry category. This procurement is at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 9th November, 2022. The BBC, based in London, United Kingdom, is seeking information on the provision of a new robotics system for the New Broadcasting House (NBH) television studio. The tender document is available on the BBC eSourcing portal for interested parties to access and submit responses.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses involved in television camera systems design, installation, and operation would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested companies should register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal and express their interest before the specified deadline to participate in this procurement process led by the BBC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Studio Robotics Replacement RFI (Request for information)

Notice Description

The BBC is considering refreshing New Broadcasting House (NBH) television studio camera robotics systems. This document is a Request for Information (RFI) concerning the provision of a new system with regard to design, installation, implementation and operation. The information obtained from this RFI will be used by the BBC to build an understanding about current robotics systems offerings and inform a technical and commercial strategy. Additional information: The Request for Information (RFI) documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address responses must be submitted to the above-mentioned address. Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the Jaggaer eSourcing 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 Jaggaer eSourcing help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb11488a-acce-44f3-a848-0028337310d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acdedaff-5128-4b7c-98d0-dca7b7cb673d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32240000 - Television cameras

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
SHEPHERDS BUSH
Postcode
W12 7TP
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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