Award

Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Supplier Call-Off 6

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

21 Jan 2026 at 11:15

Award

02 May 2025 at 10:46

Planning

05 Jan 2023 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology is overseeing the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme, an initiative to enhance gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in underserved areas of the UK. This specific procurement involves a cross-regional supplier call-off, starting a contract period from 15 April 2025 to 30 September 2037. It focuses on telecommunications services, particularly in Scotland, under a single supplier framework established to extend broadband reach to remote regions. The procurement process has progressed to the contract update stage as of 21 January 2026, with an active contract awarded to British Telecommunications plc, worth approximately £175.56 million.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications, particularly those capable of supporting large-scale infrastructure projects. By subsidising the design, build, and operation of gigabit supplier networks, the initiative ensures long-term, sustainable broadband service in challenging regions, opening avenues for regional growth and development. Enterprises with expertise in telecommunications services, construction, and network operations, including those able to deliver innovative solutions for hard-to-reach areas, will find this contract conducive to expansive growth and an enhanced market presence. The restricted procurement method underscores the emphasis on quality and delivery efficiency, positioning well-equipped and reputable firms to lead these transformative efforts.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Supplier Call-Off 6

Notice Description

This notice is for the award of a Call-Off contract under the Cross-Regional Supplier Framework for multiple regions within the United Kingdom (UK). 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 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.<br/><br/>This Call-Off covers: Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

BDUK established a Cross-Regional Single Supplier Framework, known colloquially as Type C in July 2024.

The Framework was established to target premises for which 1) no or no appropriate market interest has been received through GIS market engagement steps for proposed Type A or Type B procurement areas; (2) BDUK has not awarded a contract following a procurement for Type A or Type B areas; (3) Type A or Type B contracts that cover these premises fail to be delivered by the supplier and are descoped or terminated; (4) Type C provides demonstrably better value for money or pace of build or coverage.

The premises within this Call Off met the above criteria.

This Call Off 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039543
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005183-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£332,666,888 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 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
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Contact Email
bduksuppliers@bduk.gov.uk, 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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-039543-2026-01-21T11:15:17Z",
    "date": "2026-01-21T11:15:17Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-039543",
    "description": "Single Supplier Framework",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "C0559",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Supplier Call-Off 6",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "64200000",
            "description": "Telecommunications services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "This notice is for the award of a Call-Off contract under the Cross-Regional Supplier Framework for multiple regions within the United Kingdom (UK). 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 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.<br/><br/>This Call-Off covers: Scotland.",
        "value": {
            "amount": 800000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "BDUK established a Cross-Regional Single Supplier Framework, known colloquially as Type C in July 2024. <br/> <br/>The Framework was established to target premises for which 1) no or no appropriate market interest has been received through GIS market engagement steps for proposed Type A or Type B procurement areas; (2) BDUK has not awarded a contract following a procurement for Type A or Type B areas; (3) Type A or Type B contracts that cover these premises fail to be delivered by the supplier and are descoped or terminated; (4) Type C provides demonstrably better value for money or pace of build or coverage. <br/> <br/>The premises within this Call Off met the above criteria. <br/> <br/>This Call Off 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.",
                "status": "cancelled",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Quality",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "Pass/Fail"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "Pass/Fail"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2025-04-15T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2037-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                }
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "64200000",
                        "description": "Telecommunications services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Scotland"
                }
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2023-04-06T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Restricted procedure",
        "techniques": {
            "frameworkAgreement": {
                "periodRationale": "2014/25/EU justification"
            }
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-9682",
            "name": "Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "100 Parliament Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "region": "UKI32",
                "postalCode": "SW1A 2BQ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "bduksuppliers@dcms.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-digital-culture-media-sport",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-digital-culture-media-sport",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "MINISTRY",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "description": "General Public Services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-88940",
            "name": "Department for Science, Innovation and Technology",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Department for Science, Innovation and Technology"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "100 Parliament Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "region": "UKI32",
                "postalCode": "SW1A 2BQ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Department for Science, Innovation and Technology",
                "email": "bduksuppliers@bduk.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-science-innovation-and-technology",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-science-innovation-and-technology",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "MINISTRY",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "01",
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "description": "General public services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-133859",
            "name": "British Telecommunications plc",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "British Telecommunications plc",
                "id": "04190816"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Braham Street, London, United Kingdom, E1 8EE",
                "locality": "London",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "E1 8EE",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.bt.com/about/contact-bt",
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-587",
            "name": "Royal Courts of Justice",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Royal Courts of Justice"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Strand, Holborn",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "WC2A 2LL",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-149545",
            "name": "British Telecommunications plc",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "British Telecommunications plc",
                "id": "10690039"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "6 Gracechurch Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "EC3V 0AT",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-88940",
        "name": "Department for Science, Innovation and Technology"
    },
    "language": "en",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "018710-2025-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-133859",
                    "name": "British Telecommunications plc"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "005183-2026-C0559-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "title": "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Supplier Call-Off 6",
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-149545",
                    "name": "British Telecommunications plc"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "018710-2025-1",
            "awardID": "018710-2025-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 157105290,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2025-04-15T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        {
            "id": "005183-2026-C0559-1",
            "awardID": "005183-2026-C0559-1",
            "title": "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Supplier Call-Off 6",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 175561598,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2025-04-15T00:00:00+01:00",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-04-15T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2037-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "periodRationale": "This contract is divided into two stages (Plan and Build Stage with a duration of five years, and Monitor and Clawback Stage with a duration of seven years)",
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "classification": {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "64200000",
                        "description": "Telecommunications services"
                    },
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKM"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryLocation": {
                        "description": "Scotland"
                    },
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "amendments": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "description": "Following the modification, the awarded contract value has increased by PS18,456,308 to PS175,561,598 from the original value of PS157,105,290 . The awarded premises have increased(rescoped) by 12,569 to a total of 77,639 from the original 65,070.",
                    "rationale": "Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: Additional scope added to the contract in accordance with the UK subsidy control regime"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "6",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            },
            {
                "id": "7",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "8",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "9",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "10",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            }
        ]
    }
}