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Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Lincs

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is overseeing a procurement process for the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme aimed at enhancing telecommunications services across the UK. The specific project focuses on developing gigabit-capable broadband networks in Lincolnshire and East Riding, targeting areas unlikely to attract commercial investments. The active procurement process is structured to last up to 9 years, with the contract running from 29th June 2024 to 29th June 2034. The tender falls under the services category with a value initially set at £115,149,812, but this has been amended due to additional scope requirements. Quickline Communications Limited has been awarded the contract to deliver this initiative, with the procurement method being selective under a restricted procedure.

This procurement represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network construction. SMEs and large enterprises with capabilities in building gigabit-capable networks can leverage this project to expand their market presence and enter new geographic areas. With Quickline Communications Limited involved in implementing the contract, subcontractors and suppliers in network construction civils and fibre build stand to benefit from the significant allocated subcontracting budget of £40,000,000. The programme's long-term nature allows businesses to plan for sustained investment in infrastructure, contributing to enhanced digital connectivity and economic growth in some of the UK's most challenging regions for broadband coverage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Lincs

Notice Description

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the Lincolnshire and East Riding 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-03ea1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061333-2026
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,340,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£119,340,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£472,224,448 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2024 - 29 Jun 2034 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
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Quickline Communications Limited

Quickline Communications Ltd

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