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GIS Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - West and parts of North Yorkshire

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is spearheaded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology for the "GIS Programme - Regional Supplier Contract" focusing on West Yorkshire and parts of North Yorkshire. This project falls under the telecommunications services industry category and aims to extend gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure to areas that currently lack commercial investment. The procurement has moved to the contract update stage, with a significant contract awarded to Quickline Communications Ltd. The contract was signed on 16 February 2024, with an intended completion date of 31 December 2033. Valued at approximately £63,493,220, including recent amendments for additional works, this project is part of the broader Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme lasting up to nine years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in telecommunications and broadband infrastructure. With a focus on developing gigabit-capable networks, companies experienced in long-term, sustainable broadband solutions may find this a promising avenue for growth. It is ideally suited for SMEs and larger firms capable of delivering telecommunications network construction, installation, and maintenance services. The project will support market intervention strategies in underdeveloped areas, offering potential network operators and service providers a chance to bolster their portfolios and expand UK coverage sustainably. Therefore, businesses that can navigate the complexities of government subsidies and infrastructure scaling should capitalize on this opportunity.

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Notice Title

GIS Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - West and parts of North Yorkshire

Notice Description

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the West Yorkshire and parts of North Yorkshire 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.<br/><br/>This procurement is for delivery of a gigabit-capable network in West Yorkshire and parts of North Yorkshire which is aimed at covering approximately 29,001 of premises.

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-03c49c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055072-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,911,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,911,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£186,679,220 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2033 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLE4 West Yorkshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUICKLINE COMMUNICATIONS

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