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Sound Exposure Monitoring and Management

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

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12 Oct 2026 at 15:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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30 Sep 2026 at 13:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The BBC is exploring sound exposure monitoring and management services to help protect the health, safety and wellbeing of musicians, singers and other staff. Its five full-time orchestras, BBC Singers and two amateur choirs work across the UK, undertaking rehearsals, performances, broadcasts, recordings, education projects and tours. Sound exposure can vary with the music, instruments, venue acoustics, amplification, stage layout, rehearsal schedule and each person’s position in an ensemble. The BBC wants to understand what capabilities are available in the market, how comparable organisations manage sound exposure in professional music settings, and what developments may be emerging. The work would support music-making activity across the BBC’s UK orchestras and choirs.

This is a planning-stage market engagement and request for information, not an invitation to tender. The BBC may ask follow-up questions after receiving responses and may invite suppliers to demonstrate proposed solutions. It expects final clarification questions by 14:00 on 16 October 2026 and final RFI responses by 14:00 on 29 October 2026. The anticipated contract period is 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2030, with a possible extension to 30 January 2032. The procurement is described as above the applicable threshold, but no estimated monetary value is stated. The process is a single lot, and small and medium-sized businesses are considered suitable to participate.

This engagement is relevant to suppliers offering sound exposure monitoring, noise measurement or management solutions, particularly those with experience in professional music environments. Suppliers able to address changing exposure levels across different repertoire, instrumentation, venues, amplification, stage configurations, rehearsal schedules and ensemble positions may have useful insight to share. The BBC is seeking information about current market capabilities, approaches used by comparable organisations and emerging developments, so suppliers with practical examples from orchestras, choirs or similar settings are well placed to contribute. The BBC has not set out specific technical standards, accreditations or capacity requirements at this planning stage. Its stated suitability for small and medium-sized businesses indicates that market input is not limited to larger suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sound Exposure Monitoring and Management

Notice Description

The BBC operates five full-time orchestras, the BBC Singers and two amateur choruses across the United Kingdom. Together, BBC Orchestras and Choirs undertake a wide range of rehearsals, performances, broadcasts, recordings, education projects and touring activity each year. As part of its commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of orchestral musicians, singers and other staff, the BBC has an ongoing interest in understanding and managing exposure to elevated sound levels during rehearsals, performances, recordings, broadcasts and other music-making activity. The BBC recognises that sound exposure management within professional music environments can be complex. Exposure levels may vary considerably depending on factors such as repertoire, instrumentation, venue acoustics, amplification, stage layouts, rehearsal schedules and individual positions within an ensemble. Through this RFI, the BBC wishes to engage with the market to better understand the capabilities currently available, how comparable organisations are approaching these challenges and what future developments may be emerging in this area. In order to access and take part in this RFI, please visit: https://portal.eu.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/RfxEvent/preview/1110026945

Planning Information

1. Suppliers should submit their final RFI responses by 14:00 on Thursday, 29 October 2026. 2. Suppliers should submit their final RFI clarification questions by 14:00 on Friday, 16 October 2026. 3. Following the submission of your final RFI response, the BBC may ask clarification or follow-up questions. 4. Following the submission of your final RFI response, the BBC may invite you to demonstrate your proposed solution(s).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077d8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096203-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus

90742300 - Noise pollution monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 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
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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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