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Satellite Space Segment - RFI

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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23 Jul 2021 at 22:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) for Satellite Space Segment services, aimed at assessing the market capability for providing news and events content contribution services. This procurement process falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on satellite circuit rental services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with all communication related to this RFI being conducted in English. Interested parties should register their interest through the Jaggaer e-Tendering portal. The procurement process is governed by English law, and all submissions must be priced in sterling. Key dates include the future notice date set for 23 July 2021, with potential delivery addresses throughout the UK.

This RFI presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in satellite communications, telecommunications, and related technology services. Companies equipped to provide Ku Band and Ka Band satellite services, as well as terrestrial cellular IP services, would find themselves well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate innovative solutions for news and events content contribution, particularly those operating via remote locations, are encouraged to engage in this tender process. Given that this is merely a request for information, it allows businesses to explore future collaborations with the BBC without the immediate pressure of a competitive bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Satellite Space Segment - RFI

Notice Description

The purpose of this RFI is to determine the current market capability and capacity to provide all or part of the BBC's news & events content contribution services beyond FY 22/23 and to ensure that the BBC's procurement strategy is appropriately aligned. The BBC's current and future requirements for news & events content contribution services from remote locations both in the UK and internationally, the scope includes but is not limited to the following: * Ku Band Satellite Space Segment * Ka Band IP Satellite IP Services * Terrestrial Cellular IP Services * LEO Satellite IP Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

As detailed in II.1.4 the current Ku & Ka band arrangements are as follows: Eutelsat 16A: 72.0MHz Eutelsat 21B: 4.5MHz Eutelsat 8 West: 30.5MHz Eutelsat ka-sat 9a: 52 concurrent committed information rate streams at symmetrical 64 Kb/s each. In addition to satellite capacity the BBC is also wishes to understand what crossover between satellite and cellular data providers may exist and what form any subsequent commercial wraparounds may take. At this stage it is not precisely known how much Ku, Ka and cellular data capacity will be required beyond the current contracts, the responses to this RFI will inform a detailed analysis of the current and future technological landscape as it relates to news and event contribution that will inform any potential future procurement. This being the case respondents should assume that the total requirement will be broadly the same though options for flexing up or down the total capacity will be considered. Additional information: Please note that this is a request for information only. The BBC is not obliged to award a contract as a result of this exercise nor is it obliged to run any further competitions. All submissions are at the Bidder's own expense.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cc14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017574-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Postcode Area
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

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