Planning

Audio Edit, Media Asset Management and Radio Playout Product - Request for Information

BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

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Planning

25 Sep 2025 at 12:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Audio Edit, Media Asset Management and Radio Playout Product - Request for Information." This procurement falls under the services industry category and pertains to the repair and maintenance services of audio equipment. The initiative seeks to gather supplier information and recommendations for an audio management, edit, and playout solution. Located in the United Kingdom, the BBC intends for the proposed solution to support its existing requirements and future technological developments over a ten-year period. Responses to the request for information (RFI) should be submitted by 24th October 2025 via the BBC Sourcing Portal.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in audio equipment and technology solutions to engage with a prominent public authority. The BBC is open to working with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and requires a system capable of integrating with future innovations in the field. As this process involves planning an extensive audio management system, companies that provide comprehensive repair and maintenance services and have experience in media asset management will find significant growth potential. Participating in this RFI could lead to subsequent procurement notices and long-term collaborations with the BBC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audio Edit, Media Asset Management and Radio Playout Product - Request for Information

Notice Description

The BBC seeks Supplier information and recommendations for a system, or collection of systems making up an Audio Management, Edit and Playout solution, that will last approximately 10 years of service and support existing requirements and future technology developments. The BBC welcomes responses to this RFI to inform our thinking prior to any potential procurement exercise(s).

Planning Information

Responses should be provided via the BBC Sourcing Portal: https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/ 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 RFI: 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-05a217
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059685-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50342000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
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
Not specified
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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