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title: "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme DPS Lot 25.02 Shropshire"
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# Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme DPS Lot 25.02 Shropshire

Buyer: BUILDING DIGITAL UK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffe17331-fd15-4ffe-a30d-36272f0d4810

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## Summary

The Building Digital UK has awarded a contract for the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme DPS Lot 25.02 in Shropshire. The programme aims to support the build of gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in areas unlikely to attract commercial investment. The contract, valued at £24,042,000 GBP, was awarded to Freedom Fibre Ltd through a selective procurement method. The tender period ended on 16th March 2023, and the contract is effective from 17th March 2023 to 17th September 2034.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in works related to communications network, telecommunications equipment, construction work for communication lines, and other related areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the suitability criteria include SME preference. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with Freedom Fibre Ltd being the active supplier contracted to deliver the gigabit infrastructure in Shropshire over the next decade.

## 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 Shropshire 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/353c01bb-4eee-4730-8dfd-aecc34ffc011 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2023 - 17 Sep 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,042,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,042,000 |
| 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 | BUILDING DIGITAL UK |
| 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

- 19 May 2023 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353c01bb-4eee-4730-8dfd-aecc34ffc011

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353c01bb-4eee-4730-8dfd-aecc34ffc011
  19th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e2df300-170c-4c3a-bb5d-35d74e4d4657
  Shropshire 25.02 Redacted Contract

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