--- title: "Device Testing Platform - RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc36745b-4277-4212-b0ac-3923e93ba587" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc36745b-4277-4212-b0ac-3923e93ba587" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc36745b-4277-4212-b0ac-3923e93ba587.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc36745b-4277-4212-b0ac-3923e93ba587.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2021-08-24" --- # Device Testing Platform - RFI Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc36745b-4277-4212-b0ac-3923e93ba587 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc36745b-4277-4212-b0ac-3923e93ba587) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc36745b-4277-4212-b0ac-3923e93ba587.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is initiating a public procurement process for a Device Testing Platform through a Request for Information (RFI). Currently in the planning stage, this procurement is part of the software testing industry, with a particular focus on gathering insights into available market solutions. The engagement end date is set for 20th September 2021. Interested suppliers should register on the Jaggaer e-Tendering portal to express their interest and participate in the process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software testing and related technologies. Companies that understand software testing solutions, including those providing innovative software products, would be well-placed to compete. Engaging with this RFI can help potential bidders not only gain valuable exposure to BBC projects but also shape future procurement directions by showcasing their offerings and capabilities. ## Notice The BBC welcomes responses to this RFI in order to inform our thinking prior to any potential next steps of our 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 a variety of solutions; and o whether functionality not currently met is on a supplier's roadmap. Additional information: Please note that this RFI includes only location data, and excludes data that determines whether the IP addresses are proxies or VPNs, as this data is currently provided to the BBC by another third party. Please register your interest in this project 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 e-Tendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24dd2ab-64cf-4347-ba05-617b55ada777 | | 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 | 24 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Sep 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 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72254000 - Software testing ## Release History - 24 Aug 2021 at 12:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24dd2ab-64cf-4347-ba05-617b55ada777 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24dd2ab-64cf-4347-ba05-617b55ada777 24th August 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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