Contract Details Notice for the provision, implementation, and support of a fully integrated Broadcast Management System (BMS)

S4C

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jul 2026 at 15:05

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 08:52

TenderUpdate

16 Apr 2026 at 13:53

Tender

20 Mar 2026 at 15:47

Planning

09 Oct 2025 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for S4C involved securing services for the provision, implementation, and support of a fully integrated Broadcast Management System (BMS). This tender was crucial for S4C, a public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations, located in Caerfyrddin, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open, competitive flexible procedure, covering services in the industry category of IT services, software packages, and telecommunication equipment. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 23 July 2026, and an active status reported as of 27 July 2026. The entire contract period spans from 23 July 2026 until 22 July 2036, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. This aligns with the legal framework of the UK Public Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, software development, and broadcast management solutions to expand their business portfolio by partnering with a notable public sector organization like S4C. Companies with strong capabilities in broadcast management systems, data migration, technical integration, and compliance tracking are well-suited to meet the demands of such contracts. The award to CreateCTRL AG, a large-scale supplier based in Germany, illustrates the preference for established entities capable of delivering robust, end-to-end lifecycle management of broadcast content across multiple platforms, enhancing S4C's service offering and operational efficiency. This contract also highlights the growing demand for innovative solutions in the broadcast and media industries in the UK and Germany.

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Notice Title

Contract Details Notice for the provision, implementation, and support of a fully integrated Broadcast Management System (BMS)

Notice Description

Contract Details Notice for the provision, implementation, and support of a fully integrated Broadcast Management System (BMS) for S4C.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years / Opsiwn i ymestyn am 2 flynedd ychwanegol

Planning Information

Four companies from the broadcast Scheduling and Planning and rights management field were approached in order for S4C to be able to test their software and design the requirements for the intended tender. A letter from S4C was sent inviting the four companies to the process and an appendix was attached giving details of CWMWL and PAC systems developed by S4C that any replacement system should incorporate. A list of questions was also sent with that email the responses to which allowed S4C to shortlist and decide, whether to proceed. Once S4C had evaluated responses to the Questionnaire sent and an interest to proceed received S4C later sent the four companies an invitation to attend either remote or in person a set of meetings with a larger S4C group to evaluate the software. At that stage the companies were sent a more detailed set of questions attached at the end of the PDF as a three page landscape spreadsheet. Those questions were more specific to internal S4C departments and were derived from discussions with the teams at S4C and only relevant if attending an interview. Those interviews / demonstrations took place at S4C with some remote attendees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070897-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,565,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,565,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
S4C
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERFYRDDIN
Postcode
SA31 3EQ
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATECTRL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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