--- title: "Professional Audio Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60f8b47b-3980-43a3-bff4-e8ae33f0de9f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60f8b47b-3980-43a3-bff4-e8ae33f0de9f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60f8b47b-3980-43a3-bff4-e8ae33f0de9f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60f8b47b-3980-43a3-bff4-e8ae33f0de9f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2019-03-18" --- # Professional Audio Framework Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60f8b47b-3980-43a3-bff4-e8ae33f0de9f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60f8b47b-3980-43a3-bff4-e8ae33f0de9f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60f8b47b-3980-43a3-bff4-e8ae33f0de9f.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is initiating a re-tender for the "Professional Audio Framework", which aims to establish a consolidated framework for the supply and delivery of professional audio equipment, primarily targeting the broadcasting industry. This selective procurement follows a restricted procedure and is valued at £6,000,000. The tender period concludes on 10 April 2019, with the contract commencing on 1 June 2019 and lasting until 31 May 2023. Deliveries will be made to locations including the United Kingdom and European territories. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in broadcast production equipment, such as microphones and mixing consoles, to expand their market presence. Suppliers capable of offering a comprehensive range of audio equipment are particularly well-suited to compete, especially those that can meet the diverse needs of the BBC and its subsidiaries. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate, as this framework will allow them to engage with a major public sector client, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and growth. ## Notice Since 2010 the BBC has had in place a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of an extensive range of Professional Audio Equipment (PAE). This is a re-tender for that pan-BBC framework covering a range of broadcast equipment. The current framework has 16 lots but this re-tender aims to condense this into a singular lot as our top 4 suppliers now provide kit across all areas so we will expect all suppliers that bid to be able provide the majority, if not all of the kit. The type of equipment includes including Microphones, Mixing Consoles and Auxiliary Audio Studio Equipment and will be made available via catalogue for our internal BBC stakeholders including subsidaries. Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal (this is only required once): 1.1 Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk 1.2 - Click the link on the login page to register. 1.3 Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2 - Express an interest in the tender: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open to all Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). 3.4 You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult the online help, or contact the Bravo e-Tendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32544945-a7b3-49fc-827c-b8c2f9edc4cf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W12 7TS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham | | Electoral ward | College Park & Old Oak | | Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32211000 - Broadcast production equipment ## Release History - 18 Mar 2019 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32544945-a7b3-49fc-827c-b8c2f9edc4cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32544945-a7b3-49fc-827c-b8c2f9edc4cf 18th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk BravoSolution Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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