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title: "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cumbria"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ee1a"
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# Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cumbria

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ee1a

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has awarded a contract titled the "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cumbria" to Fibrus Networks GB Ltd. This procurement is part of the government’s initiative to deploy gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in areas of the UK unlikely to receive commercial investment, specifically focusing on Cumbria. The programme falls under the telecommunications services industry category. The procurement process, which followed a restricted procedure, required suppliers to register and submit tenders electronically. The contract was signed on 1 December 2022 and is set to run until 31 December 2033. The total contract value is £149,748,406, following a modification that increased the awarded value from an initial commitment, covering the delivery of broadband services to an expanded number of premises to achieve 99% coverage.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses operating in the telecommunications infrastructure sector, including those involved in the design, build, and maintenance of gigabit-capable networks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Fibrus Networks GB Ltd, which is based in Belfast, are well-suited to compete in such procurements, particularly those with experience in large-scale broadband implementation projects. Participating in this contract could provide long-term, sustainable business growth, especially for companies specializing in telecommunications equipment, network installation, and communications system maintenance. The contract will address the "final 20%" (f20) segment that is hardest to reach, thus lifting broadband service inclusivity and potential market reach for successful suppliers.

## Notice

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the Cumbria region. This is part of the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme.

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 9 years and award contracts throughout that period.

### 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010474-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,525,335 |
| Lots value | £108,525,335 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £258,273,741 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIBRUS NETWORKS GB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 15:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010474-2025
- 20 Mar 2025 at 15:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010473-2025
- 20 Mar 2025 at 12:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010374-2025
- 31 Jul 2024 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023911-2024
- 30 Jul 2024 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023824-2024
- 14 May 2024 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015276-2024
- 20 Oct 2021 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026285-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://bduk.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-digital-culture-media-sport
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-science-innovation-and-technology

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