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title: "GIS Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Dorset & South Somerset"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d029"
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published: "2026-02-06"
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# GIS Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Dorset & South Somerset

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d029

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Dorset & South Somerset" has been initiated by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This contract is part of a government strategy to enhance telecommunications services by building gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in less commercially attractive regions of the UK, targeting the final 20% (f20) to receive broadband services. The project covers the Dorset and South Somerset regions, intending to support up to 22,604 premises with sustainable gigabit network services by 2039. As of now, the procurement has moved onwards from the tender stage, with an award announced to Wessex Internet Limited. The procurement process followed a selective method under the restricted procedure, adhering to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and the contract is expected to commence on 27th March 2024, continuing until 30th September 2036.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications infrastructure and related services. Companies capable of designing, building, and operating gigabit-capable networks, particularly those with experience in scaling operations to cover larger geographical and premises scopes, would find this project well-suited. Additionally, businesses involved in the installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment and infrastructure within the South West England region, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), can benefit from participating in this government-backed programme. The project's large scale implies long-term engagement, ensuring sustainable business involvement and potential revenue growth through an active partnership with the UK Government's digital expansion initiatives.

## Notice

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the Dorset & South Somerset 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, a unit 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011102-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,150,000 |
| Lots value | £43,150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,750,132 |

## 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 | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 15:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011102-2026
- 14 May 2024 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015300-2024
- 30 May 2023 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015230-2023

## 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

## Provenance

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