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title: "GIS Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cheshire"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FREEDOM FIBRE LTD"
published: "2024-06-13"
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# GIS Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cheshire

Buyer: FREEDOM FIBRE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4736a817-4f35-478e-9e42-bfc1429322d5

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## Summary

The awarded contract for the GIS Programme - Regional Supplier Contract in Cheshire was initiated through a tendering process. Freedom Fibre Ltd, as the buying organization, awarded the contract to itself. The procurement process falls under the Telecommunications network industry category, with a total contract value of £43,137,000 GBP. The tender was completed, and the contract period is set to begin on May 21, 2024, lasting until April 26, 2029. The procurement method employed was a selective procedure, specifically a Restricted procedure above the threshold, with the tender period closing on January 9, 2024.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in network infrastructure, telecommunications maintenance services, installation of cable infrastructure, wireless telecommunications systems, and related equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, aimed at providing gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in underserved areas. Companies specialising in telecommunications services and network equipment can leverage their expertise to contribute to the long-term availability of wholesale gigabit broadband services in hard-to-reach parts of the UK, particularly in Cheshire.

## Notice

The Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme, part of Project Gigabit, 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) 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. This contract is for the Cheshire intervention area. Some documents that form part of this contract have not been included within the published document set as their entire contents are commercially sensitive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c24a76a1-8998-4003-afc6-36989fa4437b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2024 - 26 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,137,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,170,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FREEDOM FIBRE LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FREEDOM FIBRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32412110 - Internet network
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32425000 - Network operating system
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission
- 32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission
- 32570000 - Communications equipment
- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
- 32572000 - Communications cable
- 32572200 - Communications cable with coaxial conductors
- 45231600 - Construction work for communication lines
- 45232300 - Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines
- 45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications
- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
- 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure
- 45314310 - Installation of cable laying
- 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
- 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
- 50334400 - Communications system maintenance services
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
- 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2024 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c24a76a1-8998-4003-afc6-36989fa4437b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c24a76a1-8998-4003-afc6-36989fa4437b
  13th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f12e2a3-0883-4536-81e4-294ebbaecb4e
  DONE - Schedule 8 - Cyber Security [v.1 - Document Drop 16]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4984b3d7-d1cd-43f6-9cdd-85397594db43
  DONE - Schedule 12 - Guarantee [v.1 - Document Drop 16]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4e753c9-fdfa-4083-b684-dc421910efbf
  DONE - Schedule 14 - Key Subcontractors [v.1 - Document Drop 16]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c67dd908-7429-4a24-ae52-d5935ea5caa7
  DONE - Schedule 7 - Financial Distress [v.1 - Document Drop 16]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7646a9b8-9690-44b4-bc37-9283e8e244f3
  DONE - Schedule 5 - Tender v.2 - Document Drop 16 - technical review commentry
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab526c10-50f2-4937-81ec-501dff7e429e
  DONE - Schedule 2 - Cost Categories [v.1 - Document Drop 16]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f85b5be5-5df3-4577-a08e-b823547a4645
  DONE - Schedule 11 - Change Forms [v.1 - Document Drop 16]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/337eb5ba-d064-4297-a334-d462bce74b43
  DONE - Schedule 3 - Financial Schedule [v.1 - Document Drop 16]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52f0c418-1ea1-4e26-8fb8-b00b6e43c1ef
  DONE - Schedule 6 - Project Plan and Testing [v.1 - Document Drop 16] (1)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3856473e-8328-4438-b022-638000b9623c
  DONE - Schedule 13 - Rectification Plan Template [v.1 - Document Drop 16]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70a29dcb-4716-4767-96ce-7a64727aec6e
  CHESHIRE Terms and Conditions [v.1 - Document Drop 15]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08861b72-825c-4571-9213-82743fd2d846
  DONE - Schedule 1 - Definitions and Interpretation [v.1 - Document Drop 16]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22dfa71d-35e7-44b0-802f-39a68ecb7068
  DONE - Schedule 4 - Specification [v.1 - Document Drop 16]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ba5bf20-1fac-4288-88a9-a0a1221fbd03
  DONE - Schedule 9 - Commercially Sensitive Information [v.1 - Document Drop 16]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e08ff64c-242f-4835-912b-faed213d38d8
  DONE - Schedule 10 - Key Personnel [v.1 - Document Drop 16]

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