--- title: "Hotbird Satellite Distribution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b4b908b7-3424-40de-b27a-8449c7831845" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b4b908b7-3424-40de-b27a-8449c7831845" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4b908b7-3424-40de-b27a-8449c7831845.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4b908b7-3424-40de-b27a-8449c7831845.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2024-10-24" --- # Hotbird Satellite Distribution Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4b908b7-3424-40de-b27a-8449c7831845 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b4b908b7-3424-40de-b27a-8449c7831845) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4b908b7-3424-40de-b27a-8449c7831845.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has initiated an open procurement process for "Hotbird Satellite Distribution" services, targeting the delivery of BBC News content to the Direct To Home (DTH) TV audience across Europe. This tender falls under the industry category of "Satellite circuit rental services" and covers multiple regions, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other global locations. The procurement process is currently in the tender amendment stage, with a closing date for tender submissions on 8th November 2024. The contract is set to start on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2030, with an estimated contract value of GBP 4.5 million. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in satellite communication services. The long-term nature of the contract, with an initial three-year term extendable by up to two additional years, allows businesses to build a stable revenue stream. Companies with expertise in satellite distribution, broadcasting, and technical support services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The open procedure encourages wide participation, promoting competitive bidding from businesses that meet the specified criteria and can deliver high-quality satellite distribution services. ## Notice 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. This contract will have a 3 year initial term with up to 2 years renewal (5 years total) Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal (this is only required once): 1.1 Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk 1.2 - Click the link on the login page to register. 1.3 Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2 - Express an interest in the tender: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open to all Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). 3.4 You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult the online help, or contact the Jaggaer eSourcing help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11af9c25-4d33-459e-9da1-bacc5ab0ec7f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 24 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | 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 - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64214100 - Satellite circuit rental services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2024 at 10:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11af9c25-4d33-459e-9da1-bacc5ab0ec7f - 26 Sep 2024 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11af9c25-4d33-459e-9da1-bacc5ab0ec7f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11af9c25-4d33-459e-9da1-bacc5ab0ec7f 24th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/ BBC eSourcing ## Notice URLs - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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