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Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cambridgeshire

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Summary of the contracting process

The Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme for the Cambridgeshire region is a significant telecommunications services initiative, spearheaded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. This programme aims at constructing gigabit-capable broadband infrastructures in the UK’s least commercially attractive zones, labelled as the final 20%. The procurement process for this initiative has progressed to the award stage, with CityFibre Limited securing the contract. This contract, valued at approximately £77 million, commenced on 23 February 2023 and is set to complete by 30 December 2034. The procurement method used is a restricted procedure under the EU’s frameworks, focusing on long-term sustainability and wide coverage in hard-to-reach areas.

This tender presents a wealth of growth opportunities for businesses within the telecommunications domain, specifically those adept in large-scale infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates are those capable of collaborating on comprehensive network projects and contributing innovative solutions that align with government-backed sustainability goals. The initiative not only aims to improve regional technological landscapes but also sets a precedent for long-term business partnerships. Companies eager to expand through governmental partnerships in the telecommunications sector would be particularly well-suited for such projects, given the substantial funding and long contract duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cambridgeshire

Notice Description

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the Cambridgeshire & Adj 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, formerly an Executive agency of DCMS, now DSIT) 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-03085e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053029-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,646,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£68,646,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£219,152,307 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2023 - 30 Dec 2034 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

CityFibre Limited

Further Information

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