Tender

Hotbird Satellite Distribution

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is initiating a public procurement process for "Hotbird Satellite Distribution" services within the media and broadcasting industry. The primary aim is to deliver BBC News programme content to the Direct To Home (DTH) TV audience in Europe. This tender falls under the 'services' procurement category and is identified as a satellite circuit rental service. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the submission is to be conducted electronically via the BBC's Jaggaer eSourcing portal. Noteworthy dates include the updated deadline for receipt of tenders and the opening of tenders on 8th November 2024. The contract period starts on 1st April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2030, with an option for extension for up to two more years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the satellite communications, television transmission apparatus, and internet services sectors. Companies specialising in broadcast transmission services, information technology services, and internet service provision would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The services required align with high-tech and media-driven market demands, potentially opening routes for long-term business growth and partnerships with the BBC. Additionally, businesses capable of providing robust telecommunication infrastructure and innovative satellite-related services will find participating in this tender process advantageous.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: 3 initial term with up to 2 years renewal (5 years total)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a34e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034447-2024
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

32224000 - Television transmission apparatus

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

34712200 - Satellites

35631100 - Communication satellites

64214100 - Satellite circuit rental services

64228000 - Television and radio broadcast transmission services

64228100 - Television broadcast transmission services

64228200 - Radio broadcast transmission services

72222300 - Information technology services

72400000 - Internet services

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

92200000 - Radio and television services

92210000 - Radio services

92220000 - Television services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 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
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Rob Overton
Contact Email
rob.overton@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1234567890

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

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