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Satellite Connectivity Services for Programme Contribution

Satellite circuit rental services
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published2
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Tenderline Synopsis: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): "Satellite Connectivity Services for Programme Contribution". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 2 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityThe British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)Scope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
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Published history for The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
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Competition Density
11.6Bids / Report
6.3% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
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Coverage: 175 active published awards; 175 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityThe British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSNot published
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published24 Aug 2023, 09:44 BST
Last source update24 Aug 2023, 09:44 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationSatellite circuit rental services
Delivery area
UK
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-03a6f7
What is being bought
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
What changed
From the official release history
  1. tender value changed
    24 Aug 2023, 09:44 BST
  2. Status changed to complete
    24 Aug 2023, 09:44 BST
  3. Official notice release published
    24 Aug 2023, 09:44 BST
  4. Submission deadline changed to published date
    24 Aug 2023, 09:44 BST
  5. Published value updated to £5,000,000
    20 Feb 2023, 16:05 GMT
  6. Status changed to active
    20 Feb 2023, 16:05 GMT
  7. Official notice release published
    20 Feb 2023, 16:05 GMT
  8. Submission deadline changed to 22 Mar 2023, 13:00 GMT
    20 Feb 2023, 16:05 GMT
  9. Buyer information updated
    20 Feb 2023, 16:05 GMT
Lots and requirements (2)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Lot 1 - Ku band satellite connectivity services
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The requirement comprises Ku band space segment (only) which will be used by BBC departments for the contribution delivery of live TV services using DVB SCPC and self-managed IP VSAT, from various fixed and mobile uplinks. There are regular requirements from the UK, Europe and Middle East for news contribution, sport and special events to domestic and world service channels. The BBC will undertake the up-linking and down-linking, using existing ground-based equipment, manage the capacity sharing between departments on the dedicated leases, and arrange the booking of the supplementary occasional use capacity
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Lot 2 - Ka band satellite connectivity services
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Hosted upon the Eutelsat Broadband Ka platform this provides remote reporters with a data connection for audio contribution and/or data for production and communications. There are currently 50 Ka enabled Satellite vehicles that provide the backbone of regional radio links across the whole of England from Cumbria, to Newcastle though to Cornwall and Kent. The reporter vehicle, known as the VERV (VSAT Enabled Reporter Vehicle) is equipped with a satellite connection, currently this is an auto deploy 77cm Viasat/Eutelsat Broadband enabled KA only satellite link. A cellular connection supplements this to allow for a mix of locations from within City/Town centres all the way through to rural and remote locations. The introduction of satellite services has improved the editorial reach of stations along with providing a resilient service in times of need such as flooding and disruptions to power supplies. They are aimed to deliver connectivity for live audio contributions and also enable IP data connectivity for the reporter on location. The BBC also uses the data services to monitor the various connectivity routes.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    24 Aug 2023, 09:44 BST
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  4. Contract active
    Signed 1 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · £149,755
  5. Contract active
    Signed 1 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · £5,032,051
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Globecast UK Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Network Innovations Solutions Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Lot 2 - Ka band satellite connectivity services
£149,755 · signed 1 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · active
Lot 1 - Ku band satellite connectivity services
£5,032,051 · signed 1 Jul 2023, 00:00 BST · active
Bid statistics
bids: 1 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 1 (lot 1)
bids: 1 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 1 (lot 2)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Contracting authority GB-FTS-3323
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  • The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
    buyer

    Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, UK, W1A 1AA
    robert.amil@bbc.co.uk
    +44 1234567890

  • Business and Property Courts of England and Wales
    reviewBody

    7 Rolls Building, Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1NL

  • Globecast UK Limited
    supplier

    200 Grays Inn Road, London, UK, WC1X 8XZ

  • Network Innovations Solutions Ltd
    supplier

    Unit D, Harveys Place, Farncombe Estate, Broadway, UK, WR12 7LJ
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