--- title: "High Volume Data SIMs" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eaa4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04eaa4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eaa4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eaa4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)" published: "2025-03-11" --- # High Volume Data SIMs Buyer: BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eaa4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04eaa4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eaa4.json) ## Summary The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process to acquire high volume data SIMs. This project falls under the services category with additional procurement categories including goods. The aim is to procure flexible cellular data SIM solutions to transmit live and pre-recorded high bandwidth IP media streams to BBC's broadcast facilities from external locations within the UK and overseas. Businesses are required to respond by 7 April 2025, with the contract period slated to begin on 15 September 2025 and end on 15 September 2030. Interested parties should register and submit their responses via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal. The BBC's address is Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom. This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mobile-telephone services, electronic message and information services, and data/voice media. Companies that provide SIM cards and possess capabilities in high-bandwidth IP media streaming will find this procurement particularly suited to their expertise. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the framework agreement considerations. Through engaging in this tender process, businesses can position themselves for future procurement opportunities with the BBC, thus fostering business growth and expanding their market footprint. ## Notice The BBC is seeking flexible cellular data SIM solutions to deliver live and pre-recorded high bandwidth IP media streams to our broadcast facilities from external locations both inside the UK and overseas. *** For the avoidance of doubt, any information provided to the BBC in response to this RFI will be treated as confidential and non-binding. No contract will be awarded as a consequence of this RFI process, however, the BBC anticipates launching a procurement opportunity in the near future. *** Responding to this RFI is not a prerequisite for participation in a subsequent procurement, nor does it give any advantage in that procurement. The BBC would welcome responses to this RFI in order that the BBC can build an understanding regarding the current and future provision of the project. ### Planning Information RFI response deadline 07/04/25 16:00 noon UK time. * In order to take part in this RFI, please take 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 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. (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 Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under PQQ Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - All RFI documentation can be found within the eTendering portal. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ. 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. * * All questions relating to this RFI should be submitted via the BBC's eSourcing portal at https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk * * ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008650-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2030 | | 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 | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION) | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 31712112 - SIM cards - 32583000 - Data and voice media - 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services - 64216000 - Electronic message and information services ## Release History - 11 Mar 2025 at 09:53 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008650-2025 - 7 Mar 2025 at 15:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008389-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008650-2025 11th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008389-2025 7th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/ - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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