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title: "Satellite Connectivity Services for Programme Contribution"
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buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
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# Satellite Connectivity Services for Programme Contribution

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1036c56-20eb-4738-be2b-f81cd462c927

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has awarded a contract for Satellite Connectivity Services for Programme Contribution to Globecast UK Ltd and Network Innovations Solutions Ltd. The contract, worth £5,181,807 in GBP, covers the provision of Ku band & Ka band satellite connectivity services. The procurement process was completed on 1st July 2023, and the contract period is from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2025. The buying organisation, BBC, sought these services to support live and field reporting services on various media platforms.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses providing satellite circuit rental services, specifically those experienced in providing programme contribution services in the broadcasting industry. SMEs are well-suited to compete in this open procedure with a value of £5,000,000 in GBP. The tender requires expertise in satellite technology and connectivity solutions for news content contribution. Businesses operating in the UK and internationally can participate, catering to the BBC's need for programme contribution across multiple platforms and services.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34560b0b-08c0-4e26-8014-948a0b2ec037 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,181,807 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,181,807 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GLOBECAST; NETWORK INNOVATIONS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64214100 - Satellite circuit rental services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2023 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34560b0b-08c0-4e26-8014-948a0b2ec037
- 20 Feb 2023 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0df8b7af-8cbb-4fcf-a2a1-aa4153b4bdd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34560b0b-08c0-4e26-8014-948a0b2ec037
  24th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0df8b7af-8cbb-4fcf-a2a1-aa4153b4bdd5
  20th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/
  BBC eSourcing

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/

## Provenance

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