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GIS Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Bucks, Herts and East of Berks

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined pertains to the "GIS Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Bucks, Herts and East of Berks," managed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. This contract falls under the telecommunications services category and is particularly focused on the Bucks region, with services also extending to Herts and East of Berks. The procurement stage is currently in the award and contract update phase, with the latest significant update dated 4th June 2026. The project is targeted to commence on 9th January 2024 and culminate by 1st March 2034. The process operates under a tender initiation type, employing a structured approach through a restricted procedure, ensuring a selective procurement method is in place. The entire contract is structured into three main stages lasting up to nine years, incorporating design, build, and monitoring phases.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with expertise in telecommunications infrastructure, such as CityFibre Limited, which is already a key supplier involved. The demand for gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure opens a competitive landscape for businesses capable of providing sustainable telecommunications solutions. With a significant investment exceeding £50 million, the opportunity favours larger enterprises with the capacity to undertake extensive infrastructure projects, although SMEs with specialised capabilities in network deployment may find specific niches within this contract. The procurement aligns with the UK's strategic goal to enhance digital connectivity, providing a long-term investment opportunity in underserved regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GIS Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Bucks, Herts and East of Berks

Notice Description

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the Bucks, Herts and East of Berks region. This is part of the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme.<br/><br/>The Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme is a government programme<br/>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<br/>UK via this subsidy award programme, to subsidise the build of gigabit-capable<br/>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-038910
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053023-2026
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
£58,759,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£58,759,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,118,607 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2024 - 1 Mar 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
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
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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