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 10:12

Tender

25 May 2023 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed a procurement process for a "Framework for Professional Audio Equipment" within the goods procurement category. The BBC aimed to engage at least 6 providers for a 4-year framework agreement starting on September 1, 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing interested suppliers to participate. The award has been given to Canford Audio Plc, Creative Video Productions Ltd, Digital Garage Group Ltd, HHB Communications Ltd, Proactive UK Ltd, and Studiocare Professional Audio Limited.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in Broadcast production equipment to compete for supplying Professional Audio Equipment to the BBC. Suitable businesses include SMEs and large-scale suppliers with expertise in providing audio equipment services. The BBC has set clear criteria and guidelines for interested suppliers to follow to express their interest via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal and submit their responses electronically or in written form. The procurement process aims to provide growth opportunities for businesses in the audio equipment industry, helping them expand their presence in the market and establish long-term partnerships with the BBC.

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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-h6vhtk-03cf78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024909-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M

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
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Joseph Thompson
Contact Email
joseph.thompson@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1234567890

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 LITIMITED

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