Published date: 24 August 2023
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Contract summary
Industry
Satellite circuit rental services - 64214100
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£5,181,807
Procurement reference
tender_354151/1248623
Published date
24 August 2023
Closing date
22 March 2023
Closing time
1pm
Contract start date
1 July 2023
Contract end date
30 June 2025
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
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
More information
Previous notice about this procurement
Satellite Connectivity Services for Programme Contribution
- Opportunity
- Published 20 February 2023
Award information
Awarded date
1 July 2023
Contract start date
1 July 2023
Contract end date
30 June 2025
Total value of contract
£5,181,807
This contract was awarded to 2 suppliers.
Globecast UK Ltd
Address
200 Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8XZ
Reference
No reference - other
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Additional details
-
Awarded to Lot 1 - Ku Band
Network Innovations Solutions Ltd
Address
Unit D, Harveys Place, Farncombe Estate, Broadway, WR12 7LJ
Reference
No reference - other
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Additional details
-
Awarded to Lot 2 - Ka Band
About the buyer
Contact name
Robert Amil
Address
Broadcasting House, Portland Place
London
W1A 1AA
England
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