Buyer Name: BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
Buyer Address: Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, UKI32, W1A 1AA, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Ariadne Anderson
Contact Email: no_reply@bbc.co.uk
Buyer Name: BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
Buyer Address: Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, UKI32, W1A 1AA, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Ariadne Anderson
Contact Email: no_reply@bbc.co.uk
The BBC has an on-going requirement for a Framework of lighting equipment and crew for BBC Productions across Public Service, Studios and Studioworks. The Framework needs to capture suppliers across the UK to support productions on various locations whether it is a short, medium or long term basis. This Framework is not divided into lots.
No linked documents found for this notice.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077835-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 18,000,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 21,600,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-01T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-02-28T23:59:59+00:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (50%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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