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title: "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Framework (Type C)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03600e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2022-08-18"
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# Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Framework (Type C)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03600e

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, acting as the buying organisation, is planning the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Framework (Type C) tender in the services industry category related to telecommunications services. This government programme aims to support the build of gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in the hardest-to-reach areas of the UK. The procurement stage is currently planned, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 1 September 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in telecommunications services, construction work for communication lines, and related industries to participate in the build of gigabit-capable networks in the UK. Companies experienced in network infrastructure, communications equipment, and installation services would be well-suited to compete for call-off contracts under the Cross-Regional Framework. The procurement method involves establishing a Single Supplier Framework and aims to address the final 20% of areas unlikely to attract commercial investment for gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure.

## 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, 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. 
BDUK intends to establish a Cross-Regional Single Supplier Framework, known colloquially as Type C, to award call-off contracts over the life of the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme. The Cross-Regional Framework is intended to target premises that are unsuccessfully delivered either via Type A and B.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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, 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. 

BDUK intends to establish a Cross-Regional Single Supplier Framework, known colloquially as Type C, to award call-off contracts over the life of the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme. The Cross-Regional Framework is intended to target premises that are unsuccessfully delivered either via Type A and B procurement or contract delivery within the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme. Call-Off Contracts awarded under the Cross-Regional Framework will 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.

BDUK has hosted a series of previous engagements with suppliers, including 121 engagements with Openreach and other suppliers who expressed an initial interest, to discuss the Cross-Regional Framework approach. The drafted Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) have now been developed and BDUK wishes to re-engage the market. Suppliers interested in engaging with BDUK to discuss the intention for the Framework and to access the contract terms and conditions should contact the supplier mailbox: bduksuppliers@dcms.gov.uk. Suppliers have a two week window from the date of PIN publication in which to express an interest, the deadline being 1 September 2022.

Once the Terms & Conditions have been issued to Suppliers that have expressed an interest, they will have up to 2 weeks to review and provide feedback. BDUK will consider all feedback but this may not result in changes being made. Suppliers will be invited to 121 sessions to discuss this Framework in further detail.

This PIN Notice does not commit BDUK to publishing a procurement and is intended for market engagement purposes only. The value of this PIN is indicative and is subject to change should BDUK decide to issue a procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023019-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 18 Aug 2022 at 15:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023019-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/building-digital-uk

## Provenance

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