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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:
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:
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globecast UK Ltd | 02534039 | ~£5,181,807 estimated from lot values | - |
| Network Innovations Solutions Ltd | 10538783 | ~£5,181,807 estimated from lot values | - |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £865,768 in 136 payments (over £25k) from Metropolitan Police, Avon & Somerset Police, Gwent Police, Devon & Cornwall Police, Merseyside Police and 1 more public bodies (2021-06-01 to 2025-12-23).