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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

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836239
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559228
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: 12 Aug 20262 months to go
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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode: HS1 2SD
Post Town: 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

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559228
GFX Services - 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.

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