Planning

RFI for Wales Video Wall Support

BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

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Planning

06 Mar 2025 at 11:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "RFI for Wales Video Wall Support." This pre-market engagement is specifically aimed at sourcing maintenance and support services for video walls located at their Central Square offices in Cardiff, a highly flexible and cost-effective environment opened in 2020. This procurement, falling under the services category, seeks to cover annual service, health checks, and mechanical inspections of the video walls in the Atrium and the main news studio. Interested parties must respond to the Request for Information (RFI) by the deadline of 2nd April 2025 at 12:00 noon UK time, with services expected to commence on 21st October 2025. Key industry classification for the required services is "Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment" (CPV: 50340000), and the procurement will take place within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing specialised repair and maintenance services for high-end audio-visual equipment. Companies that possess technical expertise in handling LED maintenance, PAT testing, load-bearing component inspections, and support for Samsung and Unilumin video walls should consider participating. The provision of annual services, health checks, and emergency call-out allowances must be supported by a solid track record in the field, implying that businesses with robust service portfolios in video wall technology will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this RFI could result in long-term partnerships with the BBC, enhancing business visibility and technical credibility within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI for Wales Video Wall Support

Notice Description

The BBC offices in Central Square, Cardiff were opened in 2020. It is an affordable, highly cost effective, flexible, and fit for purpose environment designed to sustain and grow creative success through the delivery of high quality, greatly valued, distinctive content across all platforms. Central Square is a building that enables the BBC to realise benefits for Welsh and UK audiences, meeting the needs of the BBC and its partners in Wales, and complementing the long-term production, property, and productivity strategies across the UK. Within the building there are two videowalls, one used for marketing, public engagement, and production activity - this is located in the Atrium. The second is located within the main news studio and provides the complete furniture for the news programmes. The Atrium is made up of Unilumin cabinets, whilst the news studio is Samsung. This RFI seeks review of the marketplace for Video Wall support. In summary the requirements are: 1) Annual Service of all equipment, including PAT testing and certification. 2) Annual Core System Health Check to include any LED maintenance. 3) Annual Mechanical Inspection and certification of load-bearing components as per PUWER/LOLER. 4) Annual servicing is usually carried out between the hours of 23:00 and 04:45. 5) Allowance for Call-Outs annually, to fix faults.The equipment covered by the RFI can be split into the two distinct areas of Central Square Atrium Video Wall and Central Square News Studio Video Wall. Please see the RFI documentation for further details of the specification and how to respond to this RFI.

Planning Information

RFI response deadline 02/04/25 12:00 noon UK time. In order to take part in this RFI, please take 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 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. (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 Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under PQQ Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - All RFI documentation can be found within the eTendering portal. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ. 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. * * All questions relating to this RFI should be submitted via the BBC's eSourcing portal at https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk * *

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008177-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Contact Name
Felicity Norris
Contact Email
no_reply@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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