Tender

The VHF Frequency Modulated (FM) Broadcast Transmitters

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

23 Jul 2018 at 08:54

TenderAmendment

06 Apr 2018 at 07:51

Tender

22 Mar 2018 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently conducting an open tender for "The VHF Frequency Modulated (FM) Broadcast Transmitters," aimed at suppliers of radio, television, communication, and telecommunication equipment. This procurement process is active and falls under the goods category, with a planned contract period commencing on 2nd July 2018 and concluding on 1st July 2021. The tender period ends on 23rd April 2018, and the BBC intends to establish a Framework Agreement to procure up to 100 FM transmitters of varying power levels for locations including the UK, Africa, and the Middle East.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in broadcasting technology and telecommunications equipment, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality transmitters and amplifier systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the BBC seeks to work with suppliers that can meet their requirements for RF output power ranging from 300 to 3,000 watts. Companies involved in electronics manufacturing, telecommunications infrastructure, or broadcast engineering will find this tender particularly suitable for expanding their market presence and establishing long-term partnerships with a leading international broadcaster.

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Notice Title

The VHF Frequency Modulated (FM) Broadcast Transmitters

Notice Description

The BBC World Service is a leading international broadcaster with 40 language service and a global radio audience of over 160 000 000. World Service broadcasts through different platforms including local FM transmitter relays globally. Following an expansion of FM relays at the beginning of the last decade and the key strategic objectives which include, growth of the worldwide presence of the World Service, BBC World Service is intending to replace up to 100 FM transmitters of various power levels with drives / amplifier systems, over the next 4 years or longer. Some of the locations include Africa, the Middle East etc. The document is to notify potential suppliers of an open tender procedure for a supply of transmitters to the UK. The BBC is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with 3 Lots, with companies which will qualify to supply to the BBC transmitter systems comprising drive/exciters and amplifier(s) of nominal 300 /5 00 watt, 1kW, 2kW and 3kW RF output

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890f714f-8e43-461a-8b0f-a2f5beb5bbec
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Anna Neuman
Contact Email
anna.neuman@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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