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title: "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - North East"
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# Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - North East

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030c8d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) as the buying organisation, seeking suppliers for the "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - North East". This initiative, classified under Telecommunications services, aims to enhance gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in areas of the UK that lack commercial viability, targeting the final 20% (f20) of the country. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a tender period set to end on 17th February 2022. Interested suppliers must submit their applications electronically, and the total value of the project is approximately £89,551,000, with an overarching programme duration projected to last until 13th November 2037.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and infrastructure development, particularly those specialising in broadband network provision. Companies with the capacity to deliver gigabit-capable networks in challenging locations will find this a favourable bidding opportunity. The selective procurement method indicates that only qualified suppliers will be invited to tender, thus allowing those with relevant experience and competitive capabilities in similar projects to expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence in the communications sector.

## Notice

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

BDUK intends to award a number of Regional Supplier Contracts over the life of the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme. The UK Government has confirmed that approximately PS5 billion will be allocated to target the final 20% (f20), the hardest to reach parts of the UK. BDUK will be targeting its market intervention in these areas of the UK via a programme to subsidise the design, build and operation of gigabit-capable Supplier networks providing long-term, sustainable availability of wholesale gigabit broadband services in the hardest to reach parts of the UK.

The Regional Supplier Contracts are intended to be for larger numbers of premises than those covered under contracts placed under the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Dynamic Purchasing System: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013574-2021?origin=SearchResults&p=1

The focus of the Regional Supplier Contracts is to target the build of gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in the final 20% (f20) of the country that is not commercially viable for the market to design, build and operate without government intervention.

This procurement is for the award of Regional Supplier Contract for North East. This Contract concerns the delivery of a gigabit-capable network for an estimated total number of 61,846 premises compromising 48,659 in the initial scope and 13,187 in the deferred scope. BDUK intends to make available PS89,551,000 of public funding available for this contract.

The estimated total number of premises indicated above comprises an Initial Scope for specified premises and a deferred list of premises ("Deferred Scope") for further specified premises. The Deferred Scope will be authorised by BDUK after the contract's Effective Date in accordance with Clause 6 (Deferred Scope Authorisation) of the Regional Supplier Contract Terms and Conditions. The number of premises in the Deferred Scope may be subject to amendment prior to authorisation, in particular as a result of further reviews of the commercial viability of the premises.

Suppliers interested in this Regional Supplier Contract should submit a completed Standard Selection Questionnaire in order to be considered to be invited to tender. All suppliers meeting the selection criteria will be invited to tender. The selection criteria are set out in the procurement documents and are available at the address described in the additional information section.

The provision of subsidy will be provided in accordance with the UK subsidy control regime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001874-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,551,000 |
| Lots value | £89,551,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 |

## 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

- 21 Jan 2022 at 14:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001874-2022
- 18 Jan 2022 at 17:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001524-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://bduk.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013574-2021?origin=SearchResults&p=1
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-digital-culture-media-sport

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