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GIS Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - West and East Sussex

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the GIS Programme - Regional Supplier Contract covering West and East Sussex, executed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, pertains to telecommunications services. The tender aims to subsidise the construction of gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in less commercially attractive areas of the UK. The contract, valued at £25,232,242, has been awarded to CityFibre Limited and will run from 9th January 2024 until 31st December 2036. This service-oriented procurement utilises a framework agreement according to the rationale provided by 2014/25/EU, with activities concentrated in the East and West Sussex regions, identified as the final 20% (f20) areas. The procurement has progressed to the contract update stage, following updates in June 2026.

This tender represents considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the telecommunications sector aiming to expand their reach within the UK's underserved regions. As the programme supports the deployment of gigabit-capable networks, suppliers with expertise in telecommunications, particularly those experienced in large-scale infrastructure development, will find this project particularly suited to their capacities. Given the project's significant investment and long-term scope, both large companies like CityFibre and smaller niche providers stand to benefit from participating in similar future tenders within the elaborate governmental plan to enhance national broadband capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GIS Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - West and East Sussex

Notice Description

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the West and East Sussex 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03976a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053047-2026
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
£100,636,500 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£100,636,500 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£231,519,714 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 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
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
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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