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GFX Services

Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig (The Gaelic Media Service)

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01 Jul 2026 at 16:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "GFX Services" is being managed by Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig (The Gaelic Media Service), located in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. This contract falls under the industry category of television production services and aims to engage experienced post-production providers for BBC ALBA’s interstitial production and promotional showreel creation. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure method. Potential suppliers should note that the tender closes on 12th August 2026, with submissions to be done electronically. The awarded contract covers services to be delivered primarily to MG ALBA’s headquarters in Stornoway, over a 720-day period starting from 12th August 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the television and media production sector looking to expand their portfolios. Companies experienced in delivering high-quality, engaging, and precise production content would find this contract particularly beneficial. It especially suits those with the capability to meet tight deadlines and adapt to last-minute changes, such as junction re-assemblies due to scheduling updates. Businesses able to operate remotely and with robust digital delivery options are well-positioned to compete for this opportunity, offering growth through engagement with a high-profile media service dedicated to Gaelic broadcasting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GFX Services

Notice Description

Applications are invited from experienced post-production providers to carry out the following: 1. Interstitial production services for BBC ALBA's linear and on demand platforms 2. The creation of promotional showreels for MG ALBA. For these services, we seek a partner capable of delivering high-quality, accurate, engaging and cohesive interstitial and promotional content to tight delivery deadlines on an ongoing weekly basis. Interstitial production requires flexibility to ensure that as well as capacity to meet the weekly junction deliveries, there is flexibility to re-assemble some junction breaks if there are late schedule changes caused by sports fixtures etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services sought are: Interstitials Delivery Services* - The overlaying of BBC ALBA graphics and livery, audio and music onto BBC ALBA promos and trailers of varying lengths - average 5 promos per week - The assembly of interstitial packages (junctions) from pre-existing assets - approximately 60 hours per annum spread evenly over the year - The creation of occasional generic promos and trailers - The creation of menus, programme pointers and other presentational elements 2- 4 per week *This service does not include audio post-production Showreels - The compilation of 3 seasonal showreels for BBC ALBA approx 5 mins in duration, nominally Christmas, Spring and Autumn - The compilation of a showreel celebrating MG ALBA's successes, with BBC ALBA, FilmG, SpeakGaelic, LearnGaelic etc. Deliverables All elements will be delivered to MG ALBA's headquarters in Stornoway using Media Shuttle (MG ALBA will provide the delivery portal) or via direct connection where appropriate. - MXF file of each completed junction (interstitial break) to the agreed technical standard - Dressed promos - Editable elements for junctions, promos and menus to enable quick turnaround of simple changes e.g. a last-minute football fixture change - AAF files - .mov or similar edit master format of completed showreels

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061943-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92221000 - Television production services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig (The Gaelic Media Service)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode
HS1 2SD
Postcode Area
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar
Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Further Information

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