Satellite Connectivity Services for Programme Contribution
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,...
Buyer
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
Value
£5,000,000
Published
24 Aug 2023
Closes
22 Mar 2023
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Westminster
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
64214100
Satellite circuit rental services
Lots
Lot 2 Lot 2 - Ka band satellite connectivity services
£500,000
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. Th...
Delivery: United Kingdom
Lot 1 Lot 1 - Ku band satellite connectivity services
£4,500,000
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...
Delivery: United Kingdom
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