Planning

Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Framework (Type C)

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Planning

18 Aug 2022 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, acting as the buying organisation, is planning the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Framework (Type C) tender in the services industry category related to telecommunications services. This government programme aims to support the build of gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in the hardest-to-reach areas of the UK. The procurement stage is currently planned, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 1 September 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in telecommunications services, construction work for communication lines, and related industries to participate in the build of gigabit-capable networks in the UK. Companies experienced in network infrastructure, communications equipment, and installation services would be well-suited to compete for call-off contracts under the Cross-Regional Framework. The procurement method involves establishing a Single Supplier Framework and aims to address the final 20% of areas unlikely to attract commercial investment for gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Framework (Type C)

Notice Description

The Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme, part of Project Gigabit, 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. <br/>BDUK intends to establish a Cross-Regional Single Supplier Framework, known colloquially as Type C, to award call-off contracts over the life of the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme. The Cross-Regional Framework is intended to target premises that are unsuccessfully delivered either via Type A and B.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme, part of Project Gigabit, 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.

BDUK intends to establish a Cross-Regional Single Supplier Framework, known colloquially as Type C, to award call-off contracts over the life of the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme. The Cross-Regional Framework is intended to target premises that are unsuccessfully delivered either via Type A and B procurement or contract delivery within the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme. Call-Off Contracts awarded under the Cross-Regional Framework will subsidise the design, build and operation of gigabit-capable Supplier networks providing long-term, sustainable availability of wholesale gigabit broadband services in the hardest to reach parts of the UK.

BDUK has hosted a series of previous engagements with suppliers, including 121 engagements with Openreach and other suppliers who expressed an initial interest, to discuss the Cross-Regional Framework approach. The drafted Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) have now been developed and BDUK wishes to re-engage the market. Suppliers interested in engaging with BDUK to discuss the intention for the Framework and to access the contract terms and conditions should contact the supplier mailbox: bduksuppliers@dcms.gov.uk. Suppliers have a two week window from the date of PIN publication in which to express an interest, the deadline being 1 September 2022.

Once the Terms & Conditions have been issued to Suppliers that have expressed an interest, they will have up to 2 weeks to review and provide feedback. BDUK will consider all feedback but this may not result in changes being made. Suppliers will be invited to 121 sessions to discuss this Framework in further detail.

This PIN Notice does not commit BDUK to publishing a procurement and is intended for market engagement purposes only. The value of this PIN is indicative and is subject to change should BDUK decide to issue a procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03600e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023019-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32412000 - Communications network

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32412110 - Internet network

32420000 - Network equipment

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32425000 - Network operating system

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission

32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission

32570000 - Communications equipment

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

32572000 - Communications cable

32572200 - Communications cable with coaxial conductors

45231600 - Construction work for communication lines

45232300 - Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines

45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure

45314310 - Installation of cable laying

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

50334400 - Communications system maintenance services

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bduksuppliers@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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