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Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Beds

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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14 May 2024 at 11:41

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14 Feb 2023 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has initiated the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme to support the development of gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in Bedfordshire. This programme targets areas unlikely to attract commercial investment. The procurement, valued at £51,262,631, aims to build sustainable broadband services. The designated supplier, CityFibre Limited, will oversee the design, implementation, and monitoring stages from February 2024 to December 2035. The programme prioritises the final 20% of the UK, where commercial gigabit infrastructure is least probable.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those with expertise in gigabit-capable network infrastructure. The initiative's focus on long-term, sustainable solutions means engagement in the project can lead to significant business growth and enduring partnerships. Companies well-suited to compete include those experienced in large scale infrastructure projects, possessing robust capabilities in network design, construction, and maintenance, as well as those familiar with public-private partnerships and subsidy programmes.

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Notice Title

Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Beds

Notice Description

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes 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, an Executive agency 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a59a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004144-2025
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
£51,439,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£51,439,300 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,701,631 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2024 - 29 Dec 2035 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 DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Contact Name
James George, Procurement Team
Contact Email
bduksuppliers@bduk.gov.uk, gis-procurements@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
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYFIBRE

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