Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be8-6b46-7256-871a-a3ad51e236f3/rfi-vhf-fm-transmission-equipment-fm-transmitters pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # RFI - VHF FM Transmission Equipment / FM Transmitters [BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bbc-british-broadcasting-corporation) Open field Estimated value £250,000 Published 26 Aug 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: BBC World Service expects to undertake a procurement exercise for the supply of FM broadcast transmission equipment for its terrestrial Global Radio Network. During any future exercise, the BBC expects to assess equipment manufacturers capability to satisfy its requirements before selecting a preferred supplier or suppliers. The BBC operates re-broadcast FM relays across a range of territories and operating environments. Many sites are located in remote or hard to access locations and may be exposed to demanding environmental and electrical conditions, including significant temperature fluctuations, high humidity, condensation, dust ingress, corrosive atmospheres, and inconsistent power quality. Local technical support resources may be limited, while the procurement and delivery of equipment and spare parts can present logistical challenges and incur significant costs. Consequently, transmitters designed for enhanced resilience in such environments including the use of conformal coating for improved protection against moisture, dust, and corrosion would be highly advantageous. The BBC is therefore seeking information from manufacturers and suppliers able to provide robust, maintainable and supportable VHF FM transmitter systems that can be installed, operated, fault found and maintained with minimal specialist intervention, while supporting simplified module replacement and long-term operational resilience. Read full description ## CPV classification Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting and television Radio transmission apparatus with reception apparatus Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06ec85-2026-08-26T13:21:48+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06ec85-2026-08-26T13:21:48+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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