Broadcast production equipment

Tender description

The BBC is seeking to establish a roster of non-exclusive, best value for money pan-BBC framework agreements for the supply of professional video acquisition equipment, professional lenses, portable storage devices and storage cards, advanced camera battery systems, semi-pro and consumer camera equipment and linear and file-based record and replay equipment, including warranty and support. The Framework is divided into Lots. Camera Lots 1, 2 and 3 are based on the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) R118-1 Camera Tiers (found at: https://tech.ebu.ch/docs/r/r118.pdf), which is a minimum criterion: Lot 1: System cameras (Tier 1 EBU R118 Section 2.4.1); Lot 2: Portable camcorders (UHD1 Tier 1 and 2, HD Tier 1, 2L and 2J EBU R118 Sections 2.1 and 2.2, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.5 and 2.6); Lot 3: Specialist cameras (Tier SP EBU R118 Section 2.3 but other sections will be considered); Lot 4: Consumer and non-broadcast cameras and accessories; Lot 5: Professional broadcast lenses; Lot 6: Portable storage devices, media cards and card readers; Lot 7: File-based record and replay equipment; Lot 8: Advanced camera battery systems and camera accessories. More information relating to the Lots can be found in the PQQ Document (PROC/2014/64/FH). The aim of the framework is to provide competitive agreements covering a broad and diverse range of equipment, high service levels, high-quality comprehensive technical back up/support, warranty and guidance on equipment use. Suppliers must demonstrate that they can offer sufficient breadth of equipment, technical know-how/expertise and delivery. All products will be generally available from stock, supported by appropriate inventory levels from a supplier (s) with proven experience of dealing with large multi-site organisations. A range of rapid delivery solutions will be required to BBC premises across the UK, with next day delivery as a standard offering, inclusive in product pricing. The product range will reflect the operational needs of the BBC during the lifetime of the Framework and must be dynamically managed to reflect changing technologies employed within the broadcast environment with commitment and ability in terms of a proactive approach to collaboration with the BBC. Mini-competition call off contracts and reverse e-Auctions may be used for significant value spend. The initial contract term is for 2 years. The BBC may at its sole discretion extend the framework (s) on up to 2 further occasions by up to 12 months on each occasion.