Planning

BBC - Request for Information: Technology Equipment: Storage, Transport and Logistics

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Planning

18 Oct 2023 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking market engagement for Technology Equipment: Storage, Transport and Logistics. The engagement end date is 3rd November 2023. The procurement stage is planning. This tender is in the Computer equipment and supplies industry category. Businesses with expertise in UK Services, UK Next Day Shipping, International Services, Disposal Services, and Audio and Visual Asset Management would be well-suited to compete.

This opportunity with the BBC provides a chance for suppliers to showcase their capability for providing Technology Equipment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The engagement requires the completion of a BBC capability matrix through BravoSolution by Friday, 3rd November 2023 at 13:00 (UK time). Suppliers from various locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other regions, are eligible to bid for this tender.

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Notice Title

BBC - Request for Information: Technology Equipment: Storage, Transport and Logistics

Notice Description

The purpose of this Request for Information ('RFI') is to build the BBC's understanding on market capability for: Technology Equipment: Storage, Transport and Logistics The BBC is welcoming responses from a range of suppliers in this market to outline their capability. The responses will support the BBC's consideration of any requirements, prior to potential procurement activity. Services include: UK Services UK Next Day Shipping International Services Disposal Services Audio and Visual Asset Management How can we take part? The RFI is being run through BravoSolution. You will need an account to take part and access the RFI documents: https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/ Guidance for doing this can be found on the landing page. The reference for this RFI on BravoSolution is: pqq_30137 For Phase 1 of this RFI the BBC is requesting that suppliers in the market complete the BBC capability matrix, which obtains information on what range of potential requirements each supplier can fulfil. The deadline to submit a capability matrix through BravoSolution for Phase 1 of this engagement is: Friday, 3rd November 2023 13:00 (UK time) Full information on taking part, and raising any questions you may have, can be found in the documents shared by the BBC for the RFI. Additional information: Please register your interest in this RFI 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 RFI: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'PQQs Open to all Suppliers' link. 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ into your 'My PQQs page. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ Details' box. 3. Responding to the RFI: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under PQQ Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' 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 RFI. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebb7e023-745e-4301-afc9-0a89f370b296
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9352f439-49ba-4951-ad66-4cf002db75d3
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2023Expired
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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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