Award, Contract
Satellite Connectivity Services for Programme Contribution
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC
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Contract Timeline
- Publication Date
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24th August 2023 08:44:34 AM
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Contract Summary
The BBC owns and operates an extensive fleet of technical vehicles that are used predominantly for news content contribution from the field. They provide both a means of moving content (either live video/audio & file transfer) back to BBC production centres and internet access for editorial and technical staff on location should cellular connectivity be constrained or unavailable. The fleet services a broad range of BBC output ranging from, but not limited to digital platforms and products, local radio programming, national bulletins, domestic & international news channels and language services. The technical vehicles fall into the following categories: • VERV (Video Enabled Reporter Vehicle) - Small size vehicle, reporter operated, IP based system architecture, fully automated satellite acquisition, currently serviced via the Eutelsat Ka band High Throughput Satellite platform • IP VSAT (Internet Protocol Very Small Aperture Terminal) – Intermediate size vehicle, typically operated by a camera crew, IP based system architecture, fully automated satellite acquisition, currently serviced by BBC owned VSAT hub and operated on existing leased Ku space segment. • DSNG (Digital Satellite News Gathering) – Large vehicle size, typically operated by an engineer, IP & SDI system architecture, automated satellite acquisition though can be manually driven, equipped with traditional video encoders and modulators with the addition of a VSAT modem within the RF chain. In addition to the vehicle fleet the BBC owns and operates a network of fixed earth stations and control rooms around the UK, these facilities are used to conduct pre transmission line up procedures, transponder monitoring & control, fault escalation & resolution and transponder frequency planning. The BBC seeks to procure satellite connectivity services for programme contribution to enable the provision of live and field reporting services to audiences across Network, Nations, Regions, and World Service News Programmes. The requirement is broken into 2 lots: • Lot 1 - Ku band satellite connectivity services • Lot 2 - Ka band satellite connectivity services
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Contract Details
- Open Contracting ID
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ocds-h6vhtk-03a6f7
- Publication Source
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Find a Tender Service
- Procurement Stage
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Award, Contract
- Procurement Method
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Open
- Procurement Method Details
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Open Procedure
- Procurement Category
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Services
- Tender Suitability
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- Framework / DPS
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Contract Classification
- CPV Code(s)
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64214100
- CPV Division(s)
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64 - Postal and telecommunications services
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Awarding Authority
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC
- Buyer Name
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Robert Amil
- Buyer Email
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robert.amil@bbc.co.uk
- Buyer Phone
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+44 1234567890
- Buyer Address
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Broadcasting House, Portland Place
London
W1A 1AA
United Kingdom
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Awarded Supplier(s)