--- title: "BBC - Request for Information: Technology Equipment: Storage, Transport and Logistics" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ebb7e023-745e-4301-afc9-0a89f370b296" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ebb7e023-745e-4301-afc9-0a89f370b296" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebb7e023-745e-4301-afc9-0a89f370b296.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebb7e023-745e-4301-afc9-0a89f370b296.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2023-10-18" --- # BBC - Request for Information: Technology Equipment: Storage, Transport and Logistics Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebb7e023-745e-4301-afc9-0a89f370b296 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ebb7e023-745e-4301-afc9-0a89f370b296) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebb7e023-745e-4301-afc9-0a89f370b296.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking market engagement for Technology Equipment: Storage, Transport and Logistics. The engagement end date is 3rd November 2023. The procurement stage is planning. This tender is in the Computer equipment and supplies industry category. Businesses with expertise in UK Services, UK Next Day Shipping, International Services, Disposal Services, and Audio and Visual Asset Management would be well-suited to compete. This opportunity with the BBC provides a chance for suppliers to showcase their capability for providing Technology Equipment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The engagement requires the completion of a BBC capability matrix through BravoSolution by Friday, 3rd November 2023 at 13:00 (UK time). Suppliers from various locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other regions, are eligible to bid for this tender. ## Notice The purpose of this Request for Information ('RFI') is to build the BBC's understanding on market capability for: Technology Equipment: Storage, Transport and Logistics The BBC is welcoming responses from a range of suppliers in this market to outline their capability. The responses will support the BBC's consideration of any requirements, prior to potential procurement activity. Services include: UK Services UK Next Day Shipping International Services Disposal Services Audio and Visual Asset Management How can we take part? The RFI is being run through BravoSolution. You will need an account to take part and access the RFI documents: https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/ Guidance for doing this can be found on the landing page. The reference for this RFI on BravoSolution is: pqq_30137 For Phase 1 of this RFI the BBC is requesting that suppliers in the market complete the BBC capability matrix, which obtains information on what range of potential requirements each supplier can fulfil. The deadline to submit a capability matrix through BravoSolution for Phase 1 of this engagement is: Friday, 3rd November 2023 13:00 (UK time) Full information on taking part, and raising any questions you may have, can be found in the documents shared by the BBC for the RFI. Additional information: Please register your interest in this RFI 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 RFI: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'PQQs Open to all Suppliers' link. 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ into your 'My PQQs page. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ Details' box. 3. Responding to the RFI: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under PQQ Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' 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 RFI. 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/9352f439-49ba-4951-ad66-4cf002db75d3 | | 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 | 18 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Nov 2023 | | 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 | W1A 1AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | West End | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 64100000 - Post and courier services ## Release History - 18 Oct 2023 at 08:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9352f439-49ba-4951-ad66-4cf002db75d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9352f439-49ba-4951-ad66-4cf002db75d3 18th October 2023 - 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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ebb7e023-745e-4301-afc9-0a89f370b296. 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