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title: "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Suffolk"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0330de"
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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 - Suffolk

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0330de

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has been actively involved in the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme, which aims to support the construction of gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in areas of the UK that are unlikely to attract commercial investment. The most recent update involves the Regional Supplier Contract for Suffolk, which is currently in the contract update stage as of 4th June 2026. This contract, originally signed on 27th June 2023, has seen amendments leading to a revised contract value of £504 million, a reduction due to rescoping in response to accelerated commercial fibre rollouts. CityFibre Limited has been appointed as the supplier to fulfill this project which focuses on improving telecommunication services, classified under CPV code 64200000, in Suffolk and surrounding areas through a phased approach planned to last up to 9 years.

This tender represents a substantial business opportunity for telecommunications companies, especially those with capabilities in constructing and maintaining broadband infrastructure. It caters to firms that are poised to deliver solutions for hard-to-reach areas within a broader national initiative aiming to bridge the digital divide. With considerable government funding on the table, businesses adept in scalable network solutions can expand their service portfolios and capitalise on the public sector’s strategic investments in digital infrastructure. This initiative particularly benefits large-scale infrastructure suppliers like CityFibre Limited, but also opens opportunities for subcontractors and service providers specialised in digital and telecommunications systems to engage with the evolving demand.

## Notice

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the Suffolk 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, 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.

### 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/053028-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2023 - 30 Sep 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,453,000 |
| Lots value | £100,453,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £334,669,751 |

## 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 | TLH14 Suffolk 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 15:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053028-2026
- 18 Mar 2025 at 15:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009960-2025
- 6 Feb 2025 at 12:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003954-2025
- 14 May 2024 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015282-2024
- 27 Apr 2022 at 11:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010816-2022

## 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

## Provenance

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