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Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cheshire

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is overseeing the procurement process for the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme, focusing on a Regional Supplier Contract in Cheshire. This tender aims to develop gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure to service the final 20% of the UK, which is unlikely to attract commercial investment. The procurement stage includes multiple key dates; tenders must be submitted by 10 August 2023, and invitations to tender will follow on 13 September 2023. The contract period is slated to commence on 12 March 2024, with an estimated completion by 12 March 2031. The industry category for this procurement is telecommunications services, under the CPV code 64200000, and the scope includes building and maintaining a network for approximately 17,745 premises.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those involved in network infrastructure, installation, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment. With £43,137,000 in public funding available, businesses can secure long-term contracts contributing to regional digital infrastructure, promoting sustainable business growth. Ideal contenders are those with experience in handling large-scale broadband deployment in remote areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions and reliable service delivery in the telecommunications industry are well-positioned to compete, taking advantage of the UK's subsidy control regime to expand their market presence and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cheshire

Notice Description

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the Cheshire 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

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the Cheshire region. This is part of the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03df35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011465-2025
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
£44,778,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£44,778,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,137,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
21 May 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 6-12 months
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
TLD6 Cheshire
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Freedom Fibre Ltd

Further Information

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