This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

29 Jun 2026 at 15:45

TenderUpdate

25 Jun 2026 at 10:53

Tender

22 Jun 2026 at 17:03

Planning

22 Aug 2025 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking to establish an open framework agreement for the provision of media and broadcast systems integration services. This process encompasses solution design, equipment supply, software integration, and related areas necessary for the capture, production, and distribution of content within the BBC's facilities. This public procurement process is in the tender stage with a procurement method of open procedure. Located in London, England, the procurement's industry category falls under IT services, including consulting, software development, and equipment installation. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 5th August 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 29th July 2026. The framework agreements are anticipated to be awarded in September 2026 and may run until 2034.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, equipment installation for radio and television, and companies adept at systems integration. As the tender process is open, it suits a competitive and diverse range of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that meet the economic and technical selection criteria. Given the contract's focus on quality, experienced suppliers with robust systems and solutions tailored to media and broadcast environments can greatly benefit and expand their business footprint by participating in this substantial framework agreement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BBC Media and Broadcast Systems Integrator

Notice Description

The BBC is seeking to establish an open framework agreement for systems integration and installation which covers a wide range of areas including solution design, equipment supply and installation, software integration, workflows, configuration and installation, testing and handover. The scope of the current framework covers a wide range of areas including equipment supply and installation, configuration and installation, testing and handover. It requires understanding and delivery of media and broadcast business functions including - Content production, Content distribution, Broadcast and Media core functions, Facilities, Hosting and several other key business areas. This includes the systems and facilities required to capture, produce and distribute the BBC's content within broadcast and media production facilities. The specific scope, functional and non-functional requirements will be defined for each call-off under the Framework.

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/060871-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2026 - 14 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-09-15

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
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
Postcode Area
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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