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Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cumbria

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has awarded a contract titled the "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cumbria" to Fibrus Networks GB Ltd. This procurement is part of the government’s initiative to deploy gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in areas of the UK unlikely to receive commercial investment, specifically focusing on Cumbria. The programme falls under the telecommunications services industry category. The procurement process, which followed a restricted procedure, required suppliers to register and submit tenders electronically. The contract was signed on 1 December 2022 and is set to run until 31 December 2033. The total contract value is £149,748,406, following a modification that increased the awarded value from an initial commitment, covering the delivery of broadband services to an expanded number of premises to achieve 99% coverage.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses operating in the telecommunications infrastructure sector, including those involved in the design, build, and maintenance of gigabit-capable networks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Fibrus Networks GB Ltd, which is based in Belfast, are well-suited to compete in such procurements, particularly those with experience in large-scale broadband implementation projects. Participating in this contract could provide long-term, sustainable business growth, especially for companies specializing in telecommunications equipment, network installation, and communications system maintenance. The contract will address the "final 20%" (f20) segment that is hardest to reach, thus lifting broadband service inclusivity and potential market reach for successful suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cumbria

Notice Description

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the Cumbria region. This is part of the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme.<br/><br/>The Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme is a government programme aimed to support the build of gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in the areas of the UK which are unlikely to attract commercial investment for gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within a reasonable timeframe, if at all, referred to as the final 20% (f20). Building Digital UK (BDUK, part of DCMS) will be targeting its market intervention in these areas of the UK via this subsidy award programme, to subsidise the build of gigabit-capable networks providing long-term, sustainable availability of wholesale gigabit broadband services in the hardest to reach parts of the UK. The Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme builds on the success of existing programmes being delivered by BDUK to deliver gigabit-capable networks across the UK. It is envisaged this programme will last for up to 9 years and award contracts throughout that period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme is a government programme aimed to support the build of gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in the areas of the UK which are unlikely to attract commercial investment for gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within a reasonable timeframe, if at all, referred to as the final 20% (f20). Building Digital UK (BDUK, an Executive agency of DCMS) will be targeting its market intervention in these areas of the UK via this subsidy award programme, to subsidise the build of gigabit-capable networks providing long-term, sustainable availability of wholesale gigabit broadband services in the hardest to reach parts of the UK. The Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme builds on the success of existing programmes being delivered by BDUK to deliver gigabit-capable networks across the UK. It is envisaged this programme will last for up to 9 years and award contracts throughout that period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ee1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010474-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,525,335 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£108,525,335 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£258,273,741 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Additional Buyers

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Fibrus Networks GB Ltd

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