Planning

Salford Sport Multiviewer Replacement project

BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

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Planning

11 Aug 2025 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process aimed at the "Salford Sport Multiviewer Replacement project". This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically multimedia equipment, and is centred in the UKD region, primarily Salford, though there is potential for broader application across other BBC locations. The process is above threshold, highlighting its significance, and it involves a preliminary market engagement notice that was published on 11th August 2025. Key stakeholders should note that a market engagement milestone is scheduled to be completed by 22nd August 2025, and the planning is expected to advance with future notices anticipated by 11th October 2025.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in multimedia equipment to engage with one of the UK's largest public authorities. Companies with innovative multiviewer solutions that align with BBC's strategic aspiration to standardise technology across its operations are well-suited to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from this process as the lot indicates suitability for SMEs, highlighting the BBC’s commitment to engaging a diverse range of suppliers. This information-gathering stage allows businesses to align their products with BBC's requirements, positioning themselves for subsequent phases of the tender process.

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Notice Title

Salford Sport Multiviewer Replacement project

Notice Description

RFI in relation to Salford Sport Multiviewer Replacement project. This project is specific to BBC Sport Salford, however there is an aspiration to standardise on a multiviewer solution which could be used elsewhere going forwards. For this reason, the requirements outlined in this RFI extend beyond the current specific needs in Salford. This is an information gathering exercise only.

Planning Information

https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05857b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047769-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32322000 - Multimedia equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Contact Name
Danielle Hibbert
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
TLD North West (England)

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

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