Award

Cornwall & Isle of Scilly

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

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16 Dec 2025 at 09:53

AwardUpdate

12 Sep 2025 at 15:35

AwardUpdate

05 Aug 2025 at 08:37

AwardUpdate

31 Jul 2025 at 12:43

Award

14 May 2024 at 15:18

Tender

19 Jun 2023 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

In December 2025, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) delivered updates on multiple active regional supplier contracts under the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme, targeting the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly region. Aimed at enhancing telecommunications services, this programme seeks to build gigabit-capable broadband networks in remote parts of the UK. The procurement process, having been initiated through a tender procedure, involved awards made to WILDANET Ltd, an SME based in Liskeard, for enabling long-term sustainable broadband availability in areas less likely to attract commercial investments. These contracts are active and cover periods extending from April 2024 to March 2036, with varying scopes and contract values due to unforeseen amendments impacting awarded premises and values. The procurement stage involves award and contract updates as of December 2025, with a significant amount of £40,319,797 allocated under the latest award processes.

This initiative presents substantial opportunities for businesses in telecommunications services and network infrastructure, particularly those experienced in constructing and maintaining broadband services in challenging locations. SMEs like WILDANET Ltd, which specialise in telecommunications solutions, can leverage this programme to expand their business operations and footprint across underserved regions. By participating, companies can benefit from government subsidies and contribute to national efforts towards digital inclusivity. The outcome is advantageous for businesses capable of designing, building, and operating high-capacity broadband networks, thereby fostering technological advancements and connectivity developments throughout remote parts of the UK. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor procurement phases and participate as new opportunities arise over the lifespan of this nine-year programme.

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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/083154-2025
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

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
£161,958,115 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 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
Contract Management Team, Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, 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

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