Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Hampshire

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is managing a procurement process for the "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Hampshire" aimed at enhancing telecommunications services in Hampshire, UK. The contract, worth £71,743,363 GBP, involves the construction of gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in regions unlikely to see commercial investment. This programme targets the UK's final 20% of regions with minimal broadband infrastructure, aiming to provide long-term, wholesale gigabit broadband access. Running from June 2023 to June 2037, the contract process follows a restricted procedure for selecting suppliers.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those with expertise in network construction and broadband infrastructure. Companies with capabilities in designing, building, and managing telecommunications infrastructure will find this an advantageous opportunity for growth, particularly in rural areas of the UK. The contract underlines a commitment to bridging the digital divide, supported by substantial public funding to enable sustainable services. Large-scale suppliers like CityFibre Limited have been involved, but the process encourages participation from other compatible enterprise-scale suppliers who can meet the tender's quality and price criteria.

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Notice Title

Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Hampshire

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035551
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053027-2026
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
£104,175,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£104,175,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£285,622,945 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20233 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2023 - 1 Jun 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

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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