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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has initiated a procurement process under the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme with a focus on enhancing telecommunications services in regions like Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The aim is to support the construction of gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in areas that are commercially challenging, identified as the final 20% of the UK. The contract, awarded to WILDANET Ltd, holds a value of approximately £40.1 million and is in the Award stage of procurement. The project is set to commence on 4th April 2024 and conclude by 30th June 2034, encompassing the design, build, and monitoring phases across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

This procurement offers considerable opportunities for firms specialising in telecommunications infrastructure, particularly those capable of deploying networks in challenging geographic and commercial landscapes. The multi-year contract and substantial financial backing offer long-term business growth prospects. Companies able to deliver innovative and robust gigabit-capable solutions, especially small to medium-sized enterprises, will find this project aligns with their strategic objectives to expand operations and solidify their presence within the UK infrastructure market. The competitive tender process further emphasizes the necessity for businesses to demonstrate high-quality service provision and effective pricing strategies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cornwall & Isle of Scilly

Notice Description

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly 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, 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-03d7a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064357-2026
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
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
£41,216,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£41,216,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£202,060,636 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2024 - 30 Jun 2034 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
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
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILDANET Ltd

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