Broadcast Lighting Services Framework

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05ea7dProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableclosed for bids

Estimated value

£18.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

27 Nov 2025

Deadline 09 Jan 2026

Description

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.

Scope

Reference
PROC 2025 99
Total value
£18,000,000 excluding VAT
£21,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Mar 2026 to 28 Feb 2030
Main category
services
CPV classifications
79952000
92221000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
TechnicalTechnical ability will be assessed on the following criteria: Delivery, Health & Safety, Quality & Equipment, Commercial Suitability, Production Sustainability and Business Processes.quality50.00%
PricePricing will be scored on the basis of an example event scenario.price50.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

o £5m insurance cover for product liability o £3m insurance cover for professional indemnity/errors or omissions o £5m insurance cover for public/general liability *There is a legal requirement for certain employers to hold Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance of £5 million as a minimum. See the Health and Safety Executive website for more information: www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse39.pdf.]

Technical ability and Safeguarding. Further details of these are included within the tender documentation.

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
11 Dec 2025, 2:00 pm
Submission deadline
09 Jan 2026, 2:00 pm
Submission address
https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure