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Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Kent

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Kent" is spearheaded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This initiative falls under the telecommunications services category and spans across the Kent region, classified under UKJ4. The current stage of the process involves updates in the award and contract phases, with significant dates including the contract period starting from 9 January 2024 and extending until 30 September 2036. The contract, valued at £26,144,026 GBP, aims to deliver gigabit-capable broadband to underserved areas in the UK. The procurement method employed is a restricted procedure, ensuring a selective process of supplier engagement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies in the telecommunications sector capable of developing and maintaining broadband infrastructure. The focus on extending high-speed internet in remote locations opens avenues not only for large enterprises like CityFibre Limited, which has been actively participating as a supplier, but also for mid-sized firms specialising in network installations and maintenance services. Businesses with expertise in communications infrastructure stand to benefit significantly, as the project promises extensive work over a 9-year period, contributing to sustainable broadband accessibility in challenging geographical areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Kent

Notice Description

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-038d35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053021-2026
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
£112,284,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£112,284,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£257,925,355 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2024 - 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 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
TLJ4 Kent
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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