--- title: "Graphics Render Service RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b41cf2c-02fc-424a-a60b-5e3ec70bb01d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b41cf2c-02fc-424a-a60b-5e3ec70bb01d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b41cf2c-02fc-424a-a60b-5e3ec70bb01d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b41cf2c-02fc-424a-a60b-5e3ec70bb01d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2018-09-14" --- # Graphics Render Service RFI Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b41cf2c-02fc-424a-a60b-5e3ec70bb01d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b41cf2c-02fc-424a-a60b-5e3ec70bb01d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b41cf2c-02fc-424a-a60b-5e3ec70bb01d.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Graphics Render Service, classified under the industry category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The engagement end date for this opportunity is set for 26 October 2018. Interested parties are expected to register on the Bravo Solution e-Tendering portal to participate. This request for information (RFI) aims to gather insights from suppliers to inform the BBC's future procurement strategies. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in graphics rendering services and related technologies to engage with a leading media organisation. Companies that are poised to respond effectively include those offering innovative solutions in visual content production, as well as suppliers that can provide insights into functionality, costs, and implementation challenges. Participating in this RFI could position businesses favorably for future procurement exercises by the BBC, and engagement may also leverage potential partnerships within the broader communications industry. ## Notice The BBC would welcome responses to this RFI in order to inform our thinking prior to any potential procurement exercise. Responding to this RFI will allow the BBC to: - build an understanding of current solutions available in the marketplace - gain feedback on: o the availability of solutions in the marketplace, o whether there is one solution to meet the needs, or whether these would need to be met by differing solutions o whether functionality not currently met is on a supplier's roadmap and any cost/timescales associated with building said functionality in. o indicative costs and timescales for the on boarding of the solution o support of solution o any barriers to the implementation of the product/solution Additional information: Any information at this RFI stage will be confidential and non-binding. Please note that the BBC is not obliged to award a contract as a result of this exercise nor is it obliged to run any further competitions. All submissions are at the Bidder's own expense. To take part in this RFI: 1 - Register your company on the Bravo Solution 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, 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. This RFI is intended only to elicit information and inform the BBC's future strategy. Responders to this RFI should note that no concessions, contracts or other arrangements will be awarded pursuant to this RFI. Responding, or not responding, to this RFI will neither increase nor decrease any provider's chances of being awarded a contract from any subsequent ITT. The BBC shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by respondents to this RFI in preparing and / or submitting such responses. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea5c108-b8f0-4d47-bd1a-1ef621d658ec | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Oct 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | 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 7TQ | | 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 - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ## Release History - 14 Sep 2018 at 10:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea5c108-b8f0-4d47-bd1a-1ef621d658ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea5c108-b8f0-4d47-bd1a-1ef621d658ec 14th September 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk BBC e-sourcing portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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