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Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Lincs

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

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25 Jul 2023 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is progressing with its Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme, essential for enhancing broadband services in the UK. The programme focuses on telecommunications services, specifically targeting areas in Lincolnshire and East Riding. The procurement stage is currently at the contract award and update phase, with critical deadlines around mid-2025. The procurement method follows a selective procedure complying with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract involves delivering long-term gigabit-capable network services in regions unlikely to receive commercial investment without governmental support.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and associated infrastructure. Quickline Communications Limited, the awarded supplier, is a notable name involved in constructing gigabit-capable networks. Businesses involved in network construction, fibre build, and ancillary services are well-positioned to compete and grow through sub-contracting opportunities. The procurement underpins the development of resilient and sustainable broadband networks, ensuring expansive and high-quality internet services in underserved regions, fostering significant business growth and development.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ea1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011199-2025
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
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
£357,074,636 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

Contact Name
BDUK, Contract Management Team
Contact Email
bduksuppliers@bduk.gov.uk, bduksuppliers@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
TLF3 Lincolnshire

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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