Planning

BBC Media and Broadcast Systems Integrator

BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

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Planning

22 Aug 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) has initiated a planning stage for a public procurement process titled "BBC Media and Broadcast Systems Integrator", focusing on the installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment. This tender falls under the services industry category and is set in the United Kingdom. The procurement is aimed at establishing a framework agreement for media and broadcast systems integration. Key milestones include a response deadline set for 29th September 2025. The contracting process is in planning and will transition into a framework agreement expected to commence in September 2026 following the expiration of current contracts in August 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in media and broadcast systems integration, particularly those providing installation services for audiovisual equipment. The prospective framework agreement is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver comprehensive solutions to capture, produce, and distribute content in media production facilities. Engaging in this tender could provide sustained business growth over the contract period, which extends from September 2026 to August 2030, offering businesses a platform to partner with one of the leading public authorities in the UK.

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Notice Title

BBC Media and Broadcast Systems Integrator

Notice Description

Systems and facilities are required to capture, produce and distribute the BBC's content within broadcast and media production facilities. The BBC's current framework contracts for Media & Broadcast systems integration are due to expire at the end of August 2026. We are considering the options for a new framework agreement, which will commence September 2026. The anticipation is to establish a framework agreement. However, this may be subject to change depending on future sourcing strategies, market engagement and final contract outcomes.

Planning Information

Responses should be provided via the BBC Sourcing Portal: https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051011-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
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
Paul Hurley
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

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