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title: "Cornwall & Isle of Scilly"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d7a6"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-05-12"
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# Cornwall & Isle of Scilly

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d7a6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Cornwall & Isle of Scilly" project, led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, focuses on delivering telecommunications services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically telecommunications, with its most recent award update on 12 May 2026. The procurement is in the award stage and relates to the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme, designed to support the construction of gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in UK areas unlikely to attract commercial investment. This project targets the final 20% of the UK, often the hardest to reach, aiming for widespread availability of gigabit broadband services. Contracts are set from 2024 to 2034, with start and end dates and significant milestones outlined, including stages for design, build, and maintenance. The contract was awarded to WILDANET Ltd, with potential changes in the contract's end date due to unforeseen circumstances.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications services and infrastructure development, particularly those able to commit long-term resources to large-scale projects. Companies with expertise in building and operating broadband networks in challenging environments will hold a competitive advantage. With a value of £40,302,521, there is potential for various subcontracting opportunities focused on deploying and maintaining gigabit-capable networks. This project highlights the government's commitment to improving digital infrastructure, providing a promising avenue for firms seeking to expand their operations and service reach in rural parts of the UK, especially within the telecommunications sector.

## Notice

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly 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

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/043452-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2024 - 30 Jun 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,216,000 |
| Lots value | £41,216,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £161,958,115 |

## 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 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILDANET |

## 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

- 12 May 2026 at 12:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043452-2026
- 16 Apr 2026 at 09:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034566-2026
- 16 Dec 2025 at 09:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083154-2025
- 12 Sep 2025 at 15:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056347-2025
- 5 Aug 2025 at 08:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045967-2025
- 31 Jul 2025 at 12:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044746-2025
- 14 May 2024 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015350-2024
- 19 Jun 2023 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017403-2023

## 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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