--- title: "The VHF Frequency Modulated (FM) Broadcast Transmitters" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a8cddcfa-6cc3-4985-ac4b-d1b209ff153d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a8cddcfa-6cc3-4985-ac4b-d1b209ff153d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a8cddcfa-6cc3-4985-ac4b-d1b209ff153d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a8cddcfa-6cc3-4985-ac4b-d1b209ff153d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2018-07-23" --- # The VHF Frequency Modulated (FM) Broadcast Transmitters Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8cddcfa-6cc3-4985-ac4b-d1b209ff153d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a8cddcfa-6cc3-4985-ac4b-d1b209ff153d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a8cddcfa-6cc3-4985-ac4b-d1b209ff153d.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently conducting an open tender for "The VHF Frequency Modulated (FM) Broadcast Transmitters," aimed at suppliers of radio, television, communication, and telecommunication equipment. This procurement process is active and falls under the goods category, with a planned contract period commencing on 2nd July 2018 and concluding on 1st July 2021. The tender period ends on 23rd April 2018, and the BBC intends to establish a Framework Agreement to procure up to 100 FM transmitters of varying power levels for locations including the UK, Africa, and the Middle East. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in broadcasting technology and telecommunications equipment, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality transmitters and amplifier systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the BBC seeks to work with suppliers that can meet their requirements for RF output power ranging from 300 to 3,000 watts. Companies involved in electronics manufacturing, telecommunications infrastructure, or broadcast engineering will find this tender particularly suitable for expanding their market presence and establishing long-term partnerships with a leading international broadcaster. ## Notice The BBC World Service is a leading international broadcaster with 40 language service and a global radio audience of over 160 000 000. World Service broadcasts through different platforms including local FM transmitter relays globally. 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 is intending to replace up to 100 FM transmitters of various power levels with drives / amplifier systems, over the next 4 years or longer. Some of the locations include Africa, the Middle East etc. The document is to notify potential suppliers of an open tender procedure for a supply of transmitters to the UK. The BBC is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with 3 Lots, with companies which will qualify to supply to the BBC transmitter systems comprising drive/exciters and amplifier(s) of nominal 300 /5 00 watt, 1kW, 2kW and 3kW RF output ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890f714f-8e43-461a-8b0f-a2f5beb5bbec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W1A 1AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | West End | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ## Release History - 23 Jul 2018 at 08:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890f714f-8e43-461a-8b0f-a2f5beb5bbec - 6 Apr 2018 at 07:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/913c7ddb-0982-48a9-93c0-32a82b3d8c60 - 22 Mar 2018 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/913c7ddb-0982-48a9-93c0-32a82b3d8c60 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890f714f-8e43-461a-8b0f-a2f5beb5bbec 23rd July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/913c7ddb-0982-48a9-93c0-32a82b3d8c60 6th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk BravoSolution eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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