Tender

Hotbird Satellite Distribution

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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24 Oct 2024 at 10:28

Tender Notice
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26 Sep 2024 at 16:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has initiated an open procurement process for "Hotbird Satellite Distribution" services, targeting the delivery of BBC News content to the Direct To Home (DTH) TV audience across Europe. This tender falls under the industry category of "Satellite circuit rental services" and covers multiple regions, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other global locations. The procurement process is currently in the tender amendment stage, with a closing date for tender submissions on 8th November 2024. The contract is set to start on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2030, with an estimated contract value of GBP 4.5 million.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in satellite communication services. The long-term nature of the contract, with an initial three-year term extendable by up to two additional years, allows businesses to build a stable revenue stream. Companies with expertise in satellite distribution, broadcasting, and technical support services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The open procedure encourages wide participation, promoting competitive bidding from businesses that meet the specified criteria and can deliver high-quality satellite distribution services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hotbird Satellite Distribution

Notice Description

This procurement is for the provision of hotbird satellite distribution services to deliver BBC News programme content to the Direct To Home (DTH) TV audience in Europe. This contract will have a 3 year initial term with up to 2 years renewal (5 years total) Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal (this is only required once): 1.1 Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk 1.2 - Click the link on the login page to register. 1.3 Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2 - Express an interest in the tender: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open to all Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). 3.4 You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult the online help, or contact the Jaggaer eSourcing help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4b908b7-3424-40de-b27a-8449c7831845
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11af9c25-4d33-459e-9da1-bacc5ab0ec7f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64214100 - Satellite circuit rental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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