Award

Satellite Services at 7deg West

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Award

27 Apr 2017 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed a tender process for "Satellite Services at 7° West," aimed at procuring satellite uplink facilities and transponder space capacity for delivering BBC Arabic TV to the Middle East and North Africa. The tender, classified under the CPV category of spacecraft and satellites, involved a negotiated procedure and had a total value of £2,200,000. The contract period commenced on 3rd February 2017 and is set to run until 31st January 2022. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the award notice published on 27th April 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in satellite communications, particularly those offering services related to satellite uplink facilities and transponder capacity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for the project. Companies equipped with innovative satellite technology and strong operational capabilities could greatly benefit from engaging in future procurements related to broadcasting and telecommunications services.

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Notice Title

Satellite Services at 7deg West

Notice Description

BBC World Service invites suppliers to tender for the supply of satellite uplink facilities and transponder space capacity at seven (7deg) degrees West orbital location, suitable to deliver BBC Arabic TV to a direct to home service into the Middle East and North Africa.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b84bc15e-f2b2-4d8d-a426-cf18d3a45af9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/191f58f5-16e7-4c48-a070-3dd2b1289e3f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Paul Hurley
Contact Email
paul.hurley@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NILESAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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