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title: "Hotbird Satellite Distribution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a34e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
published: "2024-10-24"
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# Hotbird Satellite Distribution

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a34e

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## Summary

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.

## 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.

### 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)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034447-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 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 | £4,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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
- 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

### 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

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 10:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034447-2024
- 26 Sep 2024 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030866-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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