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GIS Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - South Wiltshire

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 - South Wiltshire is managed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, focusing on the telecommunications services industry. The contract targets the South Wiltshire area aiming to build gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure, specifically through the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme. This procurement is in the contract award stage, with Wessex Internet Limited being an active supplier. The project commenced on 4th March 2024 and is due to last until 29th February 2036. Contracts have been structured in stages covering design, build, and monitoring over nine years, facilitating the long-term provision of broadband services in hard-to-reach areas. The procurement follows the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 under a restricted procedure, emphasising the importance of bringing connectivity to the final 20% of areas unlikely to receive commercial investment.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large telecommunications businesses, particularly those with expertise in gigabit-capable network construction and maintenance. The programme’s scale and duration suggest steady demand for suppliers specializing in telecommunications infrastructure and related services, as the UK government is focused on intervening in areas, which include South Wiltshire, that are not commercially viable for private companies. Participating in such government-backed schemes could substantially increase business exposure and credibility within public sector markets, positioning businesses well for future contracts relating to communications infrastructure in the UK. The project's substantial allocation, such as the contract value at over £23 million, underscores its potential to foster business growth and collaboration with public agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GIS Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - South Wiltshire

Notice Description

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the South Wiltshire 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.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a697
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011157-2026
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,808,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£24,808,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,584,238 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2024 - 29 Feb 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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

WESSEX INTERNET LIMITED

Wessex Internet

Further Information

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