Tender

Broadcast Lighting Services Framework

BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

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Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is inviting tenders for its Broadcast Lighting Services Framework, a significant opportunity within the television production services and event services industries. This procurement, labelled as "PROC 2025 99," is currently in the tender stage and seeks to establish a framework for lighting equipment and crew services across various UK locations for BBC Productions. The total estimated value is £21.6 million gross, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 9th January 2026, and the tender process following an open procedure. The enquiry period concludes on 11th December 2025, and any contractual awards are expected to be finalised by the end of February 2026.

This tender promises numerous opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in event and television production services. The framework is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), with a focus on quality and price while requiring substantial insurance cover, including £5 million for both product liability and public liability. The award criteria emphasize technical capability and commercial suitability, making it ideal for businesses with a strong logistic and operational foundation. Successful contractors can benefit from an ongoing relationship with the BBC, as the contract period extends from March 2026 to February 2030.

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Notice Title

Broadcast Lighting Services Framework

Notice Description

The BBC has an on-going requirement for a Framework of lighting equipment and crew for BBC Productions across Public Service, Studios and Studioworks. The Framework needs to capture suppliers across the UK to support productions on various locations whether it is a short, medium or long term basis. This Framework is not divided into lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077835-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

92221000 - Television production services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Ariadne Anderson
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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