--- title: "Legacy Broadcast Machines Maintenance and Engineering Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05568e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05568e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05568e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05568e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)" published: "2025-07-01" --- # Legacy Broadcast Machines Maintenance and Engineering Support Buyer: BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05568e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05568e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05568e.json) ## Summary The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for "Legacy Broadcast Machines Maintenance and Engineering Support." This request for information (RFI) pertains to services maintaining and repairing traditional broadcast videotape recorders (VTRs) and specific audio playback devices. The process is classified under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment." Operating from its primary location in London, UK, the BBC is seeking insights from the market to gauge the presence and capability of service providers in this niche field. Potential participants should register and submit their interest by 25th July 2025, using the BBC's eSourcing portal. This RFI offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in audio-visual equipment maintenance and engineering support. Companies adept in servicing professional audio equipment and legacy broadcast technology are particularly well-suited to compete in this market segment. Responding to this RFI does not require participation in subsequent procurement but provides a valuable opportunity for businesses to position themselves as future contenders when a formal tender is launched. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the procurement's suitability provisions, which could foster growth and market visibility in the promising field of broadcast technology support. ## Notice REQUEST FOR INFORMATION *** BBC Archives Technology & Services wishes to understand what entities are in the market providing services for maintaining and repairing traditional broadcast videotape recorders (VTRs) and audio playback devices such as Professional Sony DAT and Studer 1/4-inch Audio Tape Recorders (ATRs). *** 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 25/07/25 14:00 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/036350-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 1 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 | | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment ## Release History - 1 Jul 2025 at 10:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036350-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036350-2025 1st July 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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