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Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Suffolk

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has been actively involved in the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme, which aims to support the construction of gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in areas of the UK that are unlikely to attract commercial investment. The most recent update involves the Regional Supplier Contract for Suffolk, which is currently in the contract update stage as of 4th June 2026. This contract, originally signed on 27th June 2023, has seen amendments leading to a revised contract value of £504 million, a reduction due to rescoping in response to accelerated commercial fibre rollouts. CityFibre Limited has been appointed as the supplier to fulfill this project which focuses on improving telecommunication services, classified under CPV code 64200000, in Suffolk and surrounding areas through a phased approach planned to last up to 9 years.

This tender represents a substantial business opportunity for telecommunications companies, especially those with capabilities in constructing and maintaining broadband infrastructure. It caters to firms that are poised to deliver solutions for hard-to-reach areas within a broader national initiative aiming to bridge the digital divide. With considerable government funding on the table, businesses adept in scalable network solutions can expand their service portfolios and capitalise on the public sector’s strategic investments in digital infrastructure. This initiative particularly benefits large-scale infrastructure suppliers like CityFibre Limited, but also opens opportunities for subcontractors and service providers specialised in digital and telecommunications systems to engage with the evolving demand.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Suffolk

Notice Description

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the Suffolk 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, 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.

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-0330de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053028-2026
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
£100,453,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£100,453,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£334,669,751 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20233 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2023 - 30 Sep 2036 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 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
TLH14 Suffolk CC
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

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