Award

Framework for Professional Audio Equipment

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Aug 2023 at 10:21

Tender

25 May 2023 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has awarded a contract for a "Framework for Professional Audio Equipment." The contract, valued at £9,000,000 GBP, was tendered using an open procedure. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2023 and last for 4 years until 31st August 2027. The BBC sought a minimum of 6 providers of Professional Audio equipment, with delivery addresses across various regions including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender opportunity for the "Framework for Professional Audio Equipment" by the BBC offers business growth prospects for providers of broadcast production equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the audio equipment industry are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Interested businesses should consider the tender deadline of 26th June 2023 and be prepared to supply audio equipment to meet the BBC's specifications within the designated contract period.

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Notice Title

Framework for Professional Audio Equipment

Notice Description

The BBC is sought a minimum of 6 providers of Professional Audio equipment to enter a framework agreement for 4 years commencing 1 September 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d68a4eec-a77c-4455-ab6f-f5eddc87271e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4bd5ed8-c9b3-4630-86ea-c32bfd0ae919
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
W1A 1AA
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

CANFORD AUDIO

CREATIVE VIDEO PRODUCTIONS

DIGITAL GARAGE GROUP

HHB COMMUNICATIONS

PROACTIVE

STUDIOCARE PROFESSIONAL AUDIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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