BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
Helicopter Services — BBC Live Newsgathering
The procurement contact named on the official notice.
BBC Newsgathering uses a dedicated helicopter to support its live broadcast news-gathering operations across the United Kingdom.
The helicopter provides an aerial news-gathering and live broadcast capability that is integral to the BBC’s ability to cover breaking news events, planned operations, and major incidents from the air, transmitting live footage directly to BBC News studio facilities.
The current contract for this service is approaching the end of its term.
The BBC is conducting pre-tender market engagement under the Procurement Act 2023 to understand the landscape of suppliers capable of delivering this service before potentially proceeding to a formal competitive procurement.
This is a specialist service.
The BBC requires a supplier with direct, demonstrable experience of working in a fast-paced live television news environment — not general aerial work, corporate charter, or commercial helicopter operations.
Suppliers are encouraged to consider their suitability carefully before responding.
Please review the RFI document uploaded on to the Jaggaer e-tendering platform.
What the supplier must deliver
BBC Newsgathering uses a dedicated helicopter
BBC Newsgathering uses a dedicated helicopter to support its live broadcast news-gathering operations across the United Kingdom.
The BBC is conducting pre-tender market engagement
The BBC is conducting pre-tender market engagement under the Procurement Act 2023 to understand the landscape of suppliers capable of delivering this service before potentially proceeding to a formal competitive procurement.
The BBC requires a supplier with direct
The BBC requires a supplier with direct, demonstrable experience of working in a fast-paced live television news environment.
Derived from the notice text — always confirm against the original documents.
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- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06c1ab
- Stage
- planning · Planning
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Buyer ref
- 061914-2026
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