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title: "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cambridgeshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03085e"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cambridgeshire

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03085e

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## Summary

The Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme for the Cambridgeshire region is a significant telecommunications services initiative, spearheaded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. This programme aims at constructing gigabit-capable broadband infrastructures in the UK’s least commercially attractive zones, labelled as the final 20%. The procurement process for this initiative has progressed to the award stage, with CityFibre Limited securing the contract. This contract, valued at approximately £77 million, commenced on 23 February 2023 and is set to complete by 30 December 2034. The procurement method used is a restricted procedure under the EU’s frameworks, focusing on long-term sustainability and wide coverage in hard-to-reach areas.

This tender presents a wealth of growth opportunities for businesses within the telecommunications domain, specifically those adept in large-scale infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates are those capable of collaborating on comprehensive network projects and contributing innovative solutions that align with government-backed sustainability goals. The initiative not only aims to improve regional technological landscapes but also sets a precedent for long-term business partnerships. Companies eager to expand through governmental partnerships in the telecommunications sector would be particularly well-suited for such projects, given the substantial funding and long contract duration.

## Notice

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the Cambridgeshire & Adj 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, formerly an Executive agency of DCMS, now DSIT) 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/053029-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2023 - 30 Dec 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,646,000 |
| Lots value | £68,646,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £219,152,307 |

## 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, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITYFIBRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 15:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053029-2026
- 18 Mar 2025 at 13:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009910-2025
- 17 Mar 2025 at 13:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009656-2025
- 6 Feb 2025 at 12:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003960-2025
- 29 Jul 2024 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023595-2024
- 19 Jan 2022 at 17:08 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001639-2022
- 7 Jan 2022 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000454-2022

## 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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