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High Volume Data SIMs

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 22:36.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV31712112 — SIM cards
  • CPV32583000 — Data and voice media
  • CPV64212000 — Mobile-telephone services
  • CPV64216000 — Electronic message and information services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
PROC/2025/16
Status
planning
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Additional Procurement Categories

goods

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
15 Sept 2030, 23:59
Starts
15 Sept 2025, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
31712112
Scheme
CPV
Description
SIM cards
Entry 2
Id
32583000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data and voice media
Entry 3
Id
64212000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Mobile-telephone services
Entry 4
Id
64216000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Electronic message and information services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
008389-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
7 Mar 2025, 15:18
Entry 2
Id
008650-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
11 Mar 2025, 09:53

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
7 Apr 2025, 23:59
Description
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 * *

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PJRB-3233-GTQL
Name
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
W1A 1AA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Broadcasting House, Portland Place

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PJRB-3233-GTQL
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · W1A 1AA · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04eaa4-2025-03-11T09:53:07ZPreliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·