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VHF Frequency Modulated (FM)" Broadcast Transmitters

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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07 Apr 2022 at 11:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is conducting a procurement process for "VHF Frequency Modulated (FM) Broadcast Transmitters" under an open tender method. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically installation services for radio transmitters, and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to suppliers on 31 March 2022. The total value of the contract is £1,000,000, and the contract period is set from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026. The tender was published on 11 August 2021, with submissions due by 10 September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in radio transmitter installation and related technologies can leverage this contract to expand their reach and capabilities. The BBC's ongoing commitment to enhance its broadcast capabilities worldwide offers potential for innovative services and collaboration for those equipped to meet their operational needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VHF Frequency Modulated (FM)" Broadcast Transmitters

Notice Description

The World Service broadcasts through different platforms including local FM transmitter relays globally in both capitals and other cities. 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 continues to replace FM transmitters of various power levels with drives/amplifier systems, over the next 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2775be7-dd02-4169-b215-28dd91e76a8d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

51321000 - Installation services of radio transmitters

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
chris.hall@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W12 7TP
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
College Park & Old Oak
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

R.V.R ELETTRONICA

WORLDCAST SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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