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Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - North Yorkshire

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process under the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme is managed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, seeking to enhance telecommunications services in North Yorkshire. This particular contract, awarded to Quickline Communications Limited, is aimed at building gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure, targeting areas that are unlikely to see commercial investment otherwise. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically telecommunications services, with a contract valued at £76,850,907. The procurement process follows a restricted procedure, with stages such as Planning, Tender, and Award already completed. The contract period is from 29 May 2024 to 30 June 2035, and encompasses a long-term market intervention strategy by Building Digital UK, a body within DSIT, aiming to cover the hardest-to-reach parts of the UK over a span of up to 11 years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms involved in telecommunications, network infrastructure, and related sectors to engage in long-term projects, potentially increasing their business scale and market presence. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies with capabilities in designing and building broadband infrastructure could benefit from this initiative. The project not only provides a substantial injection of public funding but also allows participating businesses to contribute to the expansion of digital services in underserved regions, aligning with governmental goals for regional development and innovation in telecommunications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - North Yorkshire

Notice Description

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the North Yorkshire 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 11 years and award contracts throughout that period.<br/><br/>This procurement is for delivery of a gigabit-capable network in North Yorkshire which is aimed at covering approximately 39,934 of premises.

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-03ecaf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053231-2026
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
£73,469,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£73,469,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£307,357,427 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
29 May 2024 - 30 Jun 2035 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
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
TLE2 North Yorkshire
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

Further Information

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