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title: "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - North Yorkshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ecaf"
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# Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - North Yorkshire

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

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## Summary

The public procurement process under the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme is managed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, seeking to enhance telecommunications services in North Yorkshire. This particular contract, awarded to Quickline Communications Limited, is aimed at building gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure, targeting areas that are unlikely to see commercial investment otherwise. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically telecommunications services, with a contract valued at £76,850,907. The procurement process follows a restricted procedure, with stages such as Planning, Tender, and Award already completed. The contract period is from 29 May 2024 to 30 June 2035, and encompasses a long-term market intervention strategy by Building Digital UK, a body within DSIT, aiming to cover the hardest-to-reach parts of the UK over a span of up to 11 years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms involved in telecommunications, network infrastructure, and related sectors to engage in long-term projects, potentially increasing their business scale and market presence. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies with capabilities in designing and building broadband infrastructure could benefit from this initiative. The project not only provides a substantial injection of public funding but also allows participating businesses to contribute to the expansion of digital services in underserved regions, aligning with governmental goals for regional development and innovation in telecommunications.

## Notice

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the North Yorkshire 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 11 years and award contracts throughout that period.

This procurement is for delivery of a gigabit-capable network in North Yorkshire which is aimed at covering approximately 39,934 of premises.

### 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/053231-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2024 - 30 Jun 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,469,000 |
| Lots value | £73,469,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £307,357,427 |

## 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 |
| 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 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUICKLINE COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 10:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053231-2026
- 25 Mar 2025 at 16:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011202-2025
- 25 Mar 2025 at 16:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011200-2025
- 18 Mar 2025 at 12:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009890-2025
- 28 Jun 2024 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019807-2024
- 3 Aug 2023 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022562-2023

## 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-science-innovation-and-technology

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