Tender Summary

World Service Global Business to Business Hybrid IP/Satellite Distribution Services to the BBC

Buying Organisation

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Contract Value

£15,100,000

Tender Description

The BBC wishes to procure Global Business to Business (B2B) Hybrid IP/Satellite distribution services, to replace its existing satellite only services, to deliver World Service programme content to its overseas relays and partner broadcasters. The service will deliver comprehensive global coverage at a very high end-to-end availability. The Service Provider is requested to provide an integrated offer of IP and satellite services to enable the migration to IP delivery over the lifetime of the contract.
The overall objectives of the Global B2B Hybrid IP/Satellite distribution service should be considered in the design. Issues such as the choice of IP distribution method, satellites with their coverage and terrestrial connectivity will play a critical role in the deployment of an efficient and robust hybrid system. It is expected that Service Providers will leverage their experience and resources in the hybrid IP/satellite distribution business to provide a comprehensive proposal.
The requirements include IP and Satellite distribution for World Service Global B2B services to locations in the Americas, Atlantic, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Pacific.
To enable the transition to a hybrid model, the BBC will initially require satellite services for all regions, preferably remaining on existing satellites, to maintain continuation of service during the migration to IP distribution.

Tender categories (products & services required)

Satellite circuit rental services (CPV 64214100)
Television transmission apparatus (CPV 32224000)
Satellite-related communications equipment (CPV 32530000)
Satellites (CPV 34712200)
Communication satellites (CPV 35631100)
Television and radio broadcast transmission services (CPV 64228000)
Television broadcast transmission services (CPV 64228100)
Radio broadcast transmission services (CPV 64228200)
Information technology services (CPV 72222300)
Internet services (CPV 72400000)
Internet service providers ISP (CPV 72411000)
Radio and television services (CPV 92200000)
Radio services (CPV 92210000)
Television services (CPV 92220000)

Region

United Kingdom (UK)

Buyer Information