--- title: "Audio Edit, Media Asset Management and Radio Playout Product - Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a217" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a217" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a217.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a217.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)" published: "2025-09-25" --- # Audio Edit, Media Asset Management and Radio Playout Product - Request for Information Buyer: BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a217 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a217) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a217.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Audio Edit, Media Asset Management and Radio Playout Product - Request for Information." This procurement falls under the services industry category and pertains to the repair and maintenance services of audio equipment. The initiative seeks to gather supplier information and recommendations for an audio management, edit, and playout solution. Located in the United Kingdom, the BBC intends for the proposed solution to support its existing requirements and future technological developments over a ten-year period. Responses to the request for information (RFI) should be submitted by 24th October 2025 via the BBC Sourcing Portal. This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in audio equipment and technology solutions to engage with a prominent public authority. The BBC is open to working with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and requires a system capable of integrating with future innovations in the field. As this process involves planning an extensive audio management system, companies that provide comprehensive repair and maintenance services and have experience in media asset management will find significant growth potential. Participating in this RFI could lead to subsequent procurement notices and long-term collaborations with the BBC. ## Notice The BBC seeks Supplier information and recommendations for a system, or collection of systems making up an Audio Management, Edit and Playout solution, that will last approximately 10 years of service and support existing requirements and future technology developments. The BBC welcomes responses to this RFI to inform our thinking prior to any potential procurement exercise(s). ### Planning Information Responses should be provided via the BBC Sourcing Portal: https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/ 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 RFI: 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/059685-2025 | | 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 | 25 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 | | 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 - 50342000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio equipment ## Release History - 25 Sep 2025 at 12:14 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059685-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059685-2025 25th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/ - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk - 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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