---
title: "ARCHIVES MOVE PROGRAMME - Storage of AV and Audio Assets RFI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cc17"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cc17.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
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-h6vhtk-02cc17

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is initiating the ARCHIVES MOVE PROGRAMME, which involves the Request for Information (RFI) for the storage of Audio-Visual (AV) and audio assets. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically focusing on the system, storage, and content management software development services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a related future notice set for 26th July 2021. The services will be delivered in the UK. Businesses interested in participating should ensure their submissions are in sterling and comply with the conditions outlined by the BBC.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in data storage services, computer storage units, and data management to engage with the BBC's complex archival requirements. Businesses that can provide innovative storage solutions, tailored security measures, and efficient accessibility features would be particularly well-suited to compete. This programme not only allows for direct collaboration with a prestigious institution but also positions companies to showcase their capabilities in managing sensitive audio-visual collections, thus driving potential growth in a niche market.

## Notice

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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Additional information: 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017577-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Jul 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30233100 - Computer storage units
- 72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services
- 72317000 - Data storage services
- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017577-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Provenance

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