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Invitation to Tender for the provision, implementation, and support of a fully integrated Broadcast Management System (BMS)

  • First published: 20 March 2026
  • Last modified: 20 March 2026
  • Version: 1
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab49
Published by:
S4C
Authority ID:
AA0674
Publication date:
20 March 2026
Deadline date:
28 April 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
Yes
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

S4C is conducting a tender process for the provision, implementation and support a fully integrated Broadcast Management System.S4C currently utilises an in-house BMS for all planning, scheduling, reporting and rights management processes. In order to meet the growing demand for these services, S4C wishes to procure a replacement BMS to replace the internal solution.This Tender Notice and associated documents describes how the procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated Procurement Timetable, award criteria and how to respond to this opportunity. Bidders are strongly encouraged to read the associated documents before preparing their tender response. This Tender Notice has been prepared to assist Bidders in deciding whether to submit a Tender Response in this Procurement. Please read the associated documents carefully, as failure to comply with the documents may result in exclusion from the Procurement and/or the rejection of any Tender Response.Mae S4C yn cynnal proses dendro ar gyfer darparu, gweithredu a chefnogi System Rheoli Darlledu gwbl integredig. Ar hyn o bryd mae S4C yn defnyddio SRhD fewnol ar gyfer yr holl brosesau cynllunio, amserlennu, adrodd a rheoli hawliau. Er mwyn ateb y galw cynyddol am y gwasanaethau hyn, mae S4C yn dymuno caffael SRhD newydd i gymryd lle’r ateb mewnol.Mae'r Hysbysiad Tendr hwn a’r dogfennau cysylltiedig yn disgrifio sut y bydd y Caffael yn cael ei gynnal, gan gynnwys manylion yr Amserlen Gaffael gysylltiedig, meini prawf dyfarnu a sut i ymateb i'r cyfle hwn. Anogir cynigyddion yn gryf i ddarllen y dogfennau cysylltiedig cyn paratoi eu Hymateb Tendr.Mae'r Hysbysiad Tendr hwn wedi'i baratoi i gynorthwyo Cynigwyr i benderfynu a ddylid cyflwyno Ymateb Tendr yn y Caffael hwn. Darllenwch y dogfennau cysylltiedig yn ofalus, oherwydd os na fyddwch yn cydymffurfio â nhw gallech gael eich gwahardd o'r Caffael a/neu gellid gwrthod unrhyw Ymateb Tendr gennych.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement description

S4C is conducting a tender process for the provision, implementation and support a fully integrated Broadcast Management System.

S4C currently utilises an in-house BMS for all planning, scheduling, reporting and rights management processes. In order to meet the growing demand for these services, S4C wishes to procure a replacement BMS to replace the internal solution.

This Tender Notice and associated documents describes how the procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated Procurement Timetable, award criteria and how to respond to this opportunity. Bidders are strongly encouraged to read the associated documents before preparing their tender response.

This Tender Notice has been prepared to assist Bidders in deciding whether to submit a Tender Response in this Procurement. Please read the associated documents carefully, as failure to comply with the documents may result in exclusion from the Procurement and/or the rejection of any Tender Response.

Mae S4C yn cynnal proses dendro ar gyfer darparu, gweithredu a chefnogi System Rheoli Darlledu gwbl integredig. Ar hyn o bryd mae S4C yn defnyddio SRhD fewnol ar gyfer yr holl brosesau cynllunio, amserlennu, adrodd a rheoli hawliau. Er mwyn ateb y galw cynyddol am y gwasanaethau hyn, mae S4C yn dymuno caffael SRhD newydd i gymryd lle’r ateb mewnol.

Mae'r Hysbysiad Tendr hwn a’r dogfennau cysylltiedig yn disgrifio sut y bydd y Caffael yn cael ei gynnal, gan gynnwys manylion yr Amserlen Gaffael gysylltiedig, meini prawf dyfarnu a sut i ymateb i'r cyfle hwn. Anogir cynigyddion yn gryf i ddarllen y dogfennau cysylltiedig cyn paratoi eu Hymateb Tendr.

Mae'r Hysbysiad Tendr hwn wedi'i baratoi i gynorthwyo Cynigwyr i benderfynu a ddylid cyflwyno Ymateb Tendr yn y Caffael hwn. Darllenwch y dogfennau cysylltiedig yn ofalus, oherwydd os na fyddwch yn cydymffurfio â nhw gallech gael eich gwahardd o'r Caffael a/neu gellid gwrthod unrhyw Ymateb Tendr gennych.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

6000000 GBP to 6000000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 July 2026, 00:00AM to 30 June 2036, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 June 2038

Contracting authority

S4C

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Canolfan S4C yr Egin

Town/City: Caerfyrddin

Postcode: SA31 3EQ

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.s4c.cymru

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWPJ-3962-ZGHL

Email: cyfreithiol_legal@s4c.cymru

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
  • 48100000 - Industry specific software package
  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

6000000 GBP Excluding VAT

7200000 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 July 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 June 2036, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 June 2038, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Option to extend for a further 2 years / Opsiwn i ymestyn am 2 flynedd ychwanegol

Participation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As described in the Invitation to Tender / Fel y'i disgrifir yn y Gwahoddiad i Dendro

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As described in the Invitation to Tender / Fel y'i disgrifir yn y Gwahoddiad i Dendro

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Method Statement

Description

Bidders are required to complete a comprehensive written method statement detailing how their proposed Broadcast Management System (BMS) solution meets the full scope of S4C's requirements.

Mae'n ofynnol i Gynigyddion gwblhau datganiad dull ysgrifenedig cynhwysfawr sy'n manylu ar y ffordd y mae eu hateb arfaethedig o ran System Rheoli Darlledu (SRhD) yn bodloni cwmpas llawn gofynion S4C.

Weighting: 55.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Technical Questionnaire

Description

Bidders are required to complete the Technical Questionnaire found at Document C of the Tender Response Documents.

Mae’n ofynnol i Gynigyddion lenwi’r Holiadur Technegol a geir yn Nogfen C o'r Dogfennau Ymateb Tendr.

Weighting: 25.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: price

Name

Pricing Questionnaire

Description

Bidders are required to fully complete the Pricing Questionnaire set out in Document D of the Tender Response Documents and upload and submit their completed Pricing Questionnaire into the Portal by the deadline.

The information provided in the Pricing Questionnaire shall be used to determine a total price for each Bidder and it is this total price that will be evaluated.

Mae’n ofynnol i gynigyddion lenwi’r Holiadur Prisio a geir yn Nogfen D o'r Dogfennau Ymateb Tendr a llwytho a chyflwyno eu Holiadur Prisio wedi'i lenwi i'r Porth erbyn y dyddiad cau.

Bydd yr wybodaeth a ddarperir yn yr Holiadur Prisio yn cael ei defnyddio i bennu cyfanswm pris ar gyfer pob Cynigydd a’r cyfanswm pris hwn fydd yn cael ei werthuso.

Weighting: 20.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Contract terms and risks

Description of risks to contract performance

Data Migration and Data Quality

The System will be required to migrate data from existing systems and data sources. The quality, structure, completeness and consistency of such data may vary. Bidders are responsible for satisfying themselves as to the scope and complexity of data migration activities and for making appropriate allowances for validation, reconciliation and remediation within their proposed solution and delivery approach.

Integration with Third-Party Systems

The System is expected to integrate with third-party systems and services, some of which are not operated or controlled by S4C. Bidders should ensure that their proposed solution is capable of accommodating technical, security and scheduling dependencies associated with such integrations.

Operational Continuity and Transition

S4C requires continuity of operations during implementation and transition to the new System. Bidders are responsible for proposing and delivering appropriate approaches to cutover, parallel running (where applicable), stabilisation and risk management.

Change and Evolution of Requirements

While S4C’s requirements are set out in Appendix 2, Bidders should recognise that operational, technical or regulatory requirements may evolve over the Contract term. Bidders should describe how their proposed solution and delivery approach can accommodate reasonable change in accordance with the change control provisions of the Contract.

Mudo Data ac Ansawdd Data

Bydd yn ofynnol i'r System fudo data o systemau a ffynonellau data presennol. Gall ansawdd, strwythur, cyflawnrwydd a chysondeb data o'r fath amrywio. Mae cynigyddion yn gyfrifol am fodloni eu hunain ynghylch cwmpas a chymhlethdod gweithgareddau mudo data ac am wneud ystyriaethau priodol ar gyfer dilysu, cysoni ac adfer o fewn eu hateb a’u dull cyflawni arfaethedig.

Integreiddio â Systemau Trydydd Parti

Disgwylir i'r System integreiddio â systemau a gwasanaethau trydydd parti, nad yw rhai ohonynt yn cael eu gweithredu na’u rheoli gan S4C. Dylai cynigyddion sicrhau bod eu hateb arfaethedig yn gallu darparu ar gyfer dibyniaethau technegol, diogelwch ac amserlennu sy'n gysylltiedig ag integreiddio felly.

Parhad Gweithredol a Phontio

Mae S4C yn mynnu bod gweithrediadau’n parhau wrth weithredu a phontio i'r System newydd. Mae cynigyddion yn gyfrifol am gynnig a chyflawni dulliau priodol o drostorri, gweithredu cyfochrog (lle bo'n berthnasol), sefydlogi a rheoli risg.

Newid ac Esblygu Gofynion

Er bod gofynion S4C wedi'u nodi yn Atodiad 2, dylai Cynigyddion gydnabod y gall gofynion gweithredol, technegol neu reoleiddiol esblygu dros gyfnod y Contract. Dylai cynigyddion ddisgrifio sut y gall eu hateb a’u dull cyflawni arfaethedig ddarparu ar gyfer newid rhesymol yn unol â darpariaethau rheoli newid y Contract.

Submission

Documents

Tender submission deadline

28 April 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

02 April 2026, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

16 June 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English
  • Welsh

Tender submission deadline

28 April 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

02 April 2026, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

16 June 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English
  • Welsh

ID

L-1

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

BMS Invitation to Tender

ID

L-2

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

BMS Invitation to Tender - Cymraeg

ID

L-3

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 3 - Draft Contract

ID

L-4

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 3 - Draft Contract - Cymraeg

ID

L-5

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Document A - Bidder Information Questionnaire

ID

L-7

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Document A - Bidder Information Questionnaire - Cymraeg

ID

L-8

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Document B - Method Statement

ID

L-9

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Document B - Method Statement - Cymraeg

ID

L-10

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Document C - Technical Questionnaire

ID

L-11

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Document C - Technical Questionnaire - Cymraeg

ID

L-12

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Document D - Pricing Questionnaire

ID

L-13

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Document D - Pricing Questionnaire - Cymraeg

ID

L-14

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Document E - Form of Tender

ID

L-15

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Document E - Form of Tender - Cymraeg

ID

L-16

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Document F - Certificate of non-collusion and non-canvassing

ID

L-17

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Document F - Certificate of non-collusion and non-canvassing - Cymraeg

ID

conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
There are no commodity categories for this notice.

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
09 October 2025
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK2
Version:
1
Authority name:
S4C
Publication date:
20 March 2026
Deadline date:
28 April 2026 12:00
Notice type:
UK4
Version:
1
Authority name:
S4C

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