---
title: "Project Gigabit in Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000708302"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-03-15"
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# Project Gigabit in Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000708302

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is planning a public procurement process titled "Project Gigabit in Scotland" for the deployment of infrastructure to provide gigabit-capable internet connections in areas not covered by commercial plans. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, aiming to facilitate access to modern internet services in Scotland. Relevant key dates include the estimated launch of the first local procurement in the Borders and East Lothian areas by the end of March 2024, followed by a regional procurement in Dundee, Aberdeenshire, Angus, and Moray Coast.

This tender for Project Gigabit in Scotland presents business growth opportunities for suppliers capable of delivering gigabit-capable wholesale infrastructure in Scotland. Companies involved in telecommunications, infrastructure development, and broadband services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The Scottish Government, in collaboration with Building Digital UK (BDUK), seeks to enhance digital connectivity across Scotland and unleash market potential for businesses offering advanced internet solutions. Businesses interested in joining future supplier engagement exercises related to Project Gigabit can reach out to Gigabit@gov.scot for further information.

## Notice

Deployment of infrastructure that will facilitate access to gigabit capable internet connections to premises which are not expected to be otherwise covered by suppliers' commercial plans.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In March 2021, the UK Government announced an ambition to deliver nationwide gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure, recognising that there is a need for government intervention in the parts of the country that are not commercially viable. They have committed a total of 5 billion GBP to ensure that all areas of the UK can benefit. This will be spent through a package of coordinated and mutually supportive interventions, collectively known as Project Gigabit, with an initial intervention of 1.2 billion GBP targeting at least 85% gigabit coverage of the UK by 2025 and nationwide gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure by 2030. As part of Project Gigabit, the Scottish Government is working with Building Digital UK (BDUK) to deliver contracts to suppliers delivering gigabit-capable wholesale infrastructure in Scotland. This procurement approach will be a successor to the Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband programme and work in parallel with the Scottish Government's current Reaching 100% (R100) programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500982 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32412110 - Internet network
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32425000 - Network operating system
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission
- 32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission
- 32570000 - Communications equipment
- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
- 32572000 - Communications cable
- 32572200 - Communications cable with coaxial conductors
- 45231600 - Construction work for communication lines
- 45232300 - Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines
- 45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications
- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
- 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure
- 45314310 - Installation of cable laying
- 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
- 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
- 50334400 - Communications system maintenance services
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
- 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500982

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500982&idx=11
  15th March 2024 - Digital Connectivity - Gigabit - Gate B2 November 2023 -Lot 6 - White in Scope UPRN list only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500982&idx=9
  15th March 2024 - Digital Connectivity - Gigabit - Gate B2 November 2023 -Lot 4 - White in Scope UPRN list only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500982&idx=10
  15th March 2024 - Digital Connectivity - Gigabit - Gate B2 January 2024 - Lot 5 UPRN List
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500982&idx=5
  15th March 2024 - Gigabit - Procurement Area Market Engagement - Information Pack (16 02 23) - Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500982&idx=6
  15th March 2024 - Digital Connectivity - Gigabit - Gate B2 November 2023 -Lot 1 - White in Scope UPRN list only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500982&idx=7
  15th March 2024 - Digital Connectivity - Gigabit - Gate B2 November 2023 -Lot 2 - White in Scope UPRN list only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500982&idx=8
  15th March 2024 - Digital Connectivity - Gigabit - Gate B2 November 2023 -Lot 3 - White in Scope UPRN list only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500982&idx=2
  15th March 2024 - Gigabit - Bidder Day 2 - Presentation (12 03 24)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500982&idx=3
  15th March 2024 - Gigabit - PPME - Information Pack (01 09 23) - Final (Clarification 1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500982&idx=4
  15th March 2024 - Gigabit - PPME Light - Information Pack (15 01 24) - Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500982&idx=1
  15th March 2024 - Gigabit - Bidder Day - Presentation (25 10 23)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500982
  Project Gigabit in Scotland - Deployment of infrastructure that will facilitate access to gigabit capable internet connections to premises which are not expected to be otherwise covered by suppliers' commercial plans.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=708302
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000708302

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