News
Thu 25 Jan 2018, 10:48 pm
Summary
This post explains the RFP process for selecting a live production services provider for IPL 2018 and Domestic Cricket 2018-19, including timelines, submission rules, and BCCI discretion.
The author outlines the scope and term: the successful bidder will provide live production for IPL Season 2018 and Domestic Cricket 2018–19 (term through 31 Mar 2019), while BCCI may unilaterally extend the term to include IPL 2019, Domestic 2019–20, and potentially IPL 2020 under the Services Agreement.
Procedural and access details are specified: interested parties must request the RFP by emailing a signed letter on official letterhead to rfp@bcci.tv between 26 Jan and 10 Feb 2018 (5 PM); the RFP will be emailed back, and clarifications can be sought until 1 Feb 2018 (2 PM IST).
Submission and evaluation constraints are firm: bids are due by 11 AM IST on 12 Feb 2018 at the location in the RFP, with the RFP detailing eligibility and evaluation criteria; the author emphasizes BCCI’s absolute right to amend, cancel, or reject proposals at any stage without giving reasons.
Under this Request For Proposal (RFP), the successful Interested Party will be appointed to provide certain services relating to the live production of all matches for IPL Season 2018 and Domestic Cricket Season 2018-19 (as set out in the Services Agreement scheduled to the RFP) during the period commencing from the date of execution of the Services Agreement till 31st March 2019 (“Term”). It is intended that 1(one) Season of the IPL (i.e. 2018) and 1 (one) Season of Domestic Cricket (i.e. 2018-2019) will be held during the Term. However, BCCI may at its sole discretion extend the Term to include one more Season of IPL (i.e. 2019) and one more Season of Domestic Cricket (i.e. 2019-2020) and may at its discretion further extend the Term to include IPL Season 2020, as more particularly provided for in the Services Agreement. The terms and conditions governing the submission and evaluation of proposals including eligibility requirements with respect to Production Services are contained in the RFP. Interested Parties may write to the BCCI by email addressed to Chief Executive Officer, BCCI to rfp@bcci.tv attaching a signed letter on official letterhead requesting for a copy of the RFP Document from 26th January 2018 till 10th February 2018 5PM. The RFP Document will be made available to interested parties by a reply email. Clarification in relation to the RFP may be sought at any time up to 2PM IST on Thursday, 1st February 2018 and not thereafter unless otherwise decided by BCCI in its discretion. Bids must be submitted at 11AM (IST) on Monday, 12th February 2018 at the place specified in the RFP or any other place as maybe subsequently intimated by BCCI. The BCCI reserves the right at its discretion to cancel or amend the entire process at any stage and to reject any and all proposals without providing any reason. Amitabh Choudhary Hon. Acting Secretary, BCCI
