--- title: "Studio Robotics Replacement RFI (Request for information)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cb11488a-acce-44f3-a848-0028337310d5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cb11488a-acce-44f3-a848-0028337310d5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb11488a-acce-44f3-a848-0028337310d5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb11488a-acce-44f3-a848-0028337310d5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2022-10-25" --- # Studio Robotics Replacement RFI (Request for information) Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb11488a-acce-44f3-a848-0028337310d5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cb11488a-acce-44f3-a848-0028337310d5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb11488a-acce-44f3-a848-0028337310d5.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has initiated a tender process for the Studio Robotics Replacement RFI (Request for Information) in the television cameras industry category. This procurement is at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 9th November, 2022. The BBC, based in London, United Kingdom, is seeking information on the provision of a new robotics system for the New Broadcasting House (NBH) television studio. The tender document is available on the BBC eSourcing portal for interested parties to access and submit responses. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses involved in television camera systems design, installation, and operation would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested companies should register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal and express their interest before the specified deadline to participate in this procurement process led by the BBC. ## Notice The BBC is considering refreshing New Broadcasting House (NBH) television studio camera robotics systems. This document is a Request for Information (RFI) concerning the provision of a new system with regard to design, installation, implementation and operation. The information obtained from this RFI will be used by the BBC to build an understanding about current robotics systems offerings and inform a technical and commercial strategy. Additional information: The Request for Information (RFI) documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address responses must be submitted to the above-mentioned address. Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the Jaggaer eSourcing 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 eSourcing help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acdedaff-5128-4b7c-98d0-dca7b7cb673d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Nov 2022 | | 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 | SHEPHERDS BUSH | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W12 7TP | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32240000 - Television cameras ## Release History - 25 Oct 2022 at 10:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acdedaff-5128-4b7c-98d0-dca7b7cb673d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acdedaff-5128-4b7c-98d0-dca7b7cb673d 25th October 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk BBC eSourcing ## 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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