--- title: "ARCHIVES MOVE PROGRAMME - Storage of AV and Audio Assets RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd4cc59e-e95d-4670-a780-fc301f9e0677" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd4cc59e-e95d-4670-a780-fc301f9e0677" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd4cc59e-e95d-4670-a780-fc301f9e0677.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd4cc59e-e95d-4670-a780-fc301f9e0677.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2021-07-23" --- # ARCHIVES MOVE PROGRAMME - Storage of AV and Audio Assets RFI Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd4cc59e-e95d-4670-a780-fc301f9e0677 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd4cc59e-e95d-4670-a780-fc301f9e0677) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd4cc59e-e95d-4670-a780-fc301f9e0677.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "ARCHIVES MOVE PROGRAMME - Storage of AV and Audio Assets RFI." This initiative relates to the industry category of System, storage and content management software development services and is set to take place in London, England. The engagement end date is scheduled for 16 August 2021, by which interested parties should register their interest and submit any relevant information regarding the request. This procurement process operates under a tender initiation type, specifically seeking insights prior to any potential competition. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in storage solutions, software development for content management, and companies with expertise in environmental controls for archive materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria outlined in the tender. As the BBC plans to relocate its archive collections, businesses that can offer innovative storage solutions, security, and accessibility features may find themselves well-positioned to benefit from this procurement initiative. ## Notice This document is a Request for Information ('RFI') in relation to Commercial Storage AV and Audio Assets. The BBC is working on plans to relocate the Videotape , Audio , and film Archive collection. It is anticipated that towards the 2024 date there will be minimal access required on these collections however BBC archive holdings do have specific needs surrounding requirements within its storage conditions, environments, security, accessibility and trackability. Please note that this is a request for information only. 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. Additional information: Please register your interest in this RFI by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the Jaggaer 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 Jaggaer eTendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c72d0d1-4230-445b-aa9b-cc445310a70a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Aug 2021 | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2021 at 13:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c72d0d1-4230-445b-aa9b-cc445310a70a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c72d0d1-4230-445b-aa9b-cc445310a70a 23rd July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/ BBC eSourcing ## Notice URLs - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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