--- title: "GFX Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836239" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836239" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836239.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836239.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)" published: "2026-07-01" --- # GFX Services Buyer: SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836239 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836239) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836239.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig (The Gaelic Media Service) is currently in the tender stage for their GFX Services project. This opportunity falls under the services category, with a primary focus on Gaelic Media related tasks. The main office for this initiative is located in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, although submissions from remote locations are welcomed. Interested businesses must submit their electronic tenders by 12th August 2026, with the award decision commencing later that day. The total contract value is estimated at £180,000 GBP, affording substantial opportunities for suitable candidates. This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses with expertise in post-production services. Companies that specialise in creating high-quality interstitial production services and promotional showreels will find this project advantageous. The open procurement procedure invites seasoned enterprises versed in electronic submissions, which can provide flexibility and meet tight delivery schedules. As an ongoing engagement, firms capable of delivering consistent, quality productions will benefit from the stable engagement and potential for portfolio enhancement through collaboration with MG ALBA and BBC ALBA platforms. ## Notice Applications are invited from experienced post-production providers to carry out the following: 1. Interstitial production services for BBC ALBA's linear and on demand platforms 2. The creation of promotional showreels for MG ALBA. For these services, we seek a partner capable of delivering high-quality, accurate, engaging and cohesive interstitial and promotional content to tight delivery deadlines on an ongoing weekly basis. Interstitial production requires flexibility to ensure that as well as capacity to meet the weekly junction deliveries, there is flexibility to re-assemble some junction breaks if there are late schedule changes caused by sports fixtures etc. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The services sought are: Interstitials Delivery Services* - The overlaying of BBC ALBA graphics and livery, audio and music onto BBC ALBA promos and trailers of varying lengths - average 5 promos per week - The assembly of interstitial packages (junctions) from pre-existing assets - approximately 60 hours per annum spread evenly over the year - The creation of occasional generic promos and trailers - The creation of menus, programme pointers and other presentational elements 2- 4 per week *This service does not include audio post-production Showreels - The compilation of 3 seasonal showreels for BBC ALBA approx 5 mins in duration, nominally Christmas, Spring and Autumn - The compilation of a showreel celebrating MG ALBA's successes, with BBC ALBA, FilmG, SpeakGaelic, LearnGaelic etc. Deliverables All elements will be delivered to MG ALBA's headquarters in Stornoway using Media Shuttle (MG ALBA will provide the delivery portal) or via direct connection where appropriate. - MXF file of each completed junction (interstitial break) to the agreed technical standard - Dressed promos - Editable elements for junctions, promos and menus to enable quick turnaround of simple changes e.g. a last-minute football fixture change - AAF files - .mov or similar edit master format of completed showreels ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559228 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | £180,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE) | | Locality | ISLE OF LEWIS | | Post town | Outer Hebrides | | Postcode | HS1 2SD | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar | | Electoral ward | Steòrnabhagh a Deas | | Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar | | Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92221000 - Television production services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559228 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559228 GFX Services - Applications are invited from experienced post-production providers to carry out the following: 1. Interstitial production services for BBC ALBA's linear and on demand platforms 2. The creation of promotional showreels for MG ALBA. For these services, we seek a partner capable of delivering high-quality, accurate, engaging and cohesive interstitial and promotional content to tight delivery deadlines on an ongoing weekly basis. Interstitial production requires flexibility to ensure that as well as capacity to meet the weekly junction deliveries, there is flexibility to re-assemble some junction breaks if there are late schedule changes caused by sports fixtures etc. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.mgalba.com - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836239 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836239 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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