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title: "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037369"
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# Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037369

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has initiated a tender for the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract. This procurement aims to support the build of gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in the Worcestershire region. It falls under the telecommunications services category and targets the final 20% of UK areas lacking commercial investment for gigabit-capable broadband. The procurement method is a selective process, with a document submission deadline of 9th November 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and infrastructure sector to compete for the Regional Supplier Contract, covering the delivery of gigabit-capable network services to approximately 18,469 premises. Companies specialising in telecommunications equipment, network infrastructure, and communications services would be suitable contenders. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport plays a central role as the buying organisation, overseeing the procurement process that aims to enhance broadband connectivity in underserved areas of the UK.

## Notice

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the Worcestershire 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

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.

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 - Worcestershire. This covers the geographic area of Local Authorities:
Black Country
Herefordshire
Gloucestershire
Shropshire
Staffordshire
Warwickshire

It concerns the delivery of a gigabit-capable network for an estimated total number of 18,469 premises. BDUK intends to make available PS39,425,000 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/015870-2024 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2023 - 12 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,425,000 |
| Lots value | £39,425,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015870-2024
- 6 Oct 2022 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028073-2022

## 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
- 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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