Provision of Global B2B Hybrid IP/Satellite Distribution Services for BBC World Service
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Global B2B Hybrid IP/Satellite Distribution Services for BBC World Service
Awarded 01 Sep 2024
Awarded01 Sep 2024
Value£15,100,000.00
SupplierEncompass Digital Media Limited
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTelecommunications
Expires in 4y 10mo7y term, 31% elapsed
Awarded 1 Sept 2024Expires 31 Aug 2031
About
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) awarded a contract to Encompass Digital Media Limited for the procurement of Global Business to Business (B2B) Hybrid IP/Satellite distribution services to replace its existing satellite-only services.
The service delivers World Service programme content to overseas relays and partner broadcasters with comprehensive global coverage and high end-to-end availability.
The contract includes an integrated offer of IP and satellite services to enable migration to IP delivery over the contract term, covering locations in the Americas, Atlantic, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Pacific.
Initially, satellite services are required for all regions, preferably on existing satellites, to maintain service continuity during the migration to IP distribution.
The contract value is AUD 15,100,000, with a 5-year core term and up to 2 years renewal (7 years total).
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