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title: "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Supplier Call-Off 6"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039543"
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# Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Supplier Call-Off 6

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039543

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology is overseeing the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme, an initiative to enhance gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in underserved areas of the UK. This specific procurement involves a cross-regional supplier call-off, starting a contract period from 15 April 2025 to 30 September 2037. It focuses on telecommunications services, particularly in Scotland, under a single supplier framework established to extend broadband reach to remote regions. The procurement process has progressed to the contract update stage as of 21 January 2026, with an active contract awarded to British Telecommunications plc, worth approximately £175.56 million.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications, particularly those capable of supporting large-scale infrastructure projects. By subsidising the design, build, and operation of gigabit supplier networks, the initiative ensures long-term, sustainable broadband service in challenging regions, opening avenues for regional growth and development. Enterprises with expertise in telecommunications services, construction, and network operations, including those able to deliver innovative solutions for hard-to-reach areas, will find this contract conducive to expansive growth and an enhanced market presence. The restricted procurement method underscores the emphasis on quality and delivery efficiency, positioning well-equipped and reputable firms to lead these transformative efforts.

## Notice

This notice is for the award of a Call-Off contract under the Cross-Regional Supplier Framework for multiple regions within the United Kingdom (UK). 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 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.

This Call-Off covers: Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

BDUK established a Cross-Regional Single Supplier Framework, known colloquially as Type C in July 2024. 

The Framework was established to target premises for which 1) no or no appropriate market interest has been received through GIS market engagement steps for proposed Type A or Type B procurement areas; (2) BDUK has not awarded a contract following a procurement for Type A or Type B areas; (3) Type A or Type B contracts that cover these premises fail to be delivered by the supplier and are descoped or terminated; (4) Type C provides demonstrably better value for money or pace of build or coverage. 

The premises within this Call Off met the above criteria. 

This Call Off 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005183-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £332,666,888 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 11:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005183-2026
- 2 May 2025 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018710-2025
- 5 Jan 2023 at 13:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000266-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bt.com/about/contact-bt
- 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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