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title: "GIS Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - South Wiltshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a697"
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# GIS Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - South Wiltshire

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a697

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## Summary

The procurement process for the GIS Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - South Wiltshire is managed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, focusing on the telecommunications services industry. The contract targets the South Wiltshire area aiming to build gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure, specifically through the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme. This procurement is in the contract award stage, with Wessex Internet Limited being an active supplier. The project commenced on 4th March 2024 and is due to last until 29th February 2036. Contracts have been structured in stages covering design, build, and monitoring over nine years, facilitating the long-term provision of broadband services in hard-to-reach areas. The procurement follows the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 under a restricted procedure, emphasising the importance of bringing connectivity to the final 20% of areas unlikely to receive commercial investment.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large telecommunications businesses, particularly those with expertise in gigabit-capable network construction and maintenance. The programme’s scale and duration suggest steady demand for suppliers specializing in telecommunications infrastructure and related services, as the UK government is focused on intervening in areas, which include South Wiltshire, that are not commercially viable for private companies. Participating in such government-backed schemes could substantially increase business exposure and credibility within public sector markets, positioning businesses well for future contracts relating to communications infrastructure in the UK. The project's substantial allocation, such as the contract value at over £23 million, underscores its potential to foster business growth and collaboration with public agencies.

## Notice

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the South Wiltshire 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.

### 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, 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011157-2026 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2024 - 29 Feb 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,808,000 |
| Lots value | £24,808,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,584,238 |

## 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 | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WESSEX INTERNET |

## 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

- 6 Feb 2026 at 16:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011157-2026
- 5 Aug 2025 at 10:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046057-2025
- 14 May 2024 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015296-2024
- 17 Feb 2023 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004932-2023

## 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

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