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title: "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy scheme Lot 5 (Scotland): North East"
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# Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy scheme Lot 5 (Scotland): North East

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000762152

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has concluded the procurement process for the "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy scheme Lot 5 (Scotland): North East," aimed at deploying infrastructure to provide gigabit-capable internet connections in regions not commercialised by suppliers. This public contract pertains to the North East of Scotland, covering Dundee, Angus, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, Moray, Highland, and Perth and Kinross. This contract, awarded to GoFibre Holdings Limited, involves the build and operation of a high-speed broadband network, impacting approximately 68,342 premises over an 11-year period. The procurement was carried out using a selective, restricted procedure, highlighting its significant value of £105.7 million. The procurement method underscores a two-stage process with significant quality criteria, reflecting a commitment to technical excellence.

This initiative provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications infrastructure, engineering, and network deployment. SMEs and companies equipped for large-scale infrastructure projects will find this contract particularly beneficial, given the scale and complexity of the requirements, including surveying, civil works, fibre installation, and planning components. With a substantial subcontracting allowance of £62.5 million, there is ample opportunity for smaller firms to participate in the supply chain, fostering business growth and innovation in gigabit connectivity. The project not only enhances digital infrastructure in the North East but also aligns with the broader goals of Project Gigabit, supporting market interventions to develop sustainable broadband in underserved areas.

## 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. This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the North East of Scotland comprising parts of Dundee, Angus, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, Moray, Highland and Perth and Kinross. This is part of the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy scheme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy scheme forms part of Project Gigabit. Project Gigabit is a UK Government funded programme aimed at supporting the build of gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in areas of the UK which are unlikely to attract commercial investment within a reasonable timeframe, if at all (referred to as the final 20% (f20)). Building Digital UK (BDUK) is an executive agency of the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology. BDUK is targeting market interventions in f20 areas of the UK through the award of subsidised contracts to support the build of gigabit-capable networks providing long-term, sustainable wholesale gigabit broadband infrastructure in the hardest to reach parts of the UK. As part of Project Gigabit, the Scottish Government is working with BDUK to deliver contracts to suppliers delivering gigabit-capable wholesale infrastructure in Scotland. This procurement approach is a successor to the Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband programme and will work in parallel with the Scottish Government's current Reaching 100% (R100) programme. The Regional Supplier Contracts are intended to be for larger numbers of premises than those covered under contracts placed under the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Dynamic Purchasing System. This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the geographic area of North East Scotland comprising parts of Dundee, Angus, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, Moray, Highland and Perth and Kinross. It concerns the delivery of a gigabit-capable network for an estimated total number of 68,342 premises. The contract will remain in force for approximately 11 years comprising a build period of approximately 4 years, followed by an operational period of at least seven years. It is the intention that the build period will be completed by the end of 2029. The provision of subsidy will be provided in accordance with the UK subsidy control regime. The Invitation to Tender documentation is provided as part of the procurement documents during the first stage of this two stage Restricted Procedure process for information purposes, but bidders do not need to respond to the Invitation to Tender documentation as part of their Single Procurement Document (SPD) submissions. Bidders that qualify to participate in the second stage of the process following Scottish Government's assessment of their SPD submissions will be notified by Scottish Government and will be invited to submit a tender in accordance with the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Options: The estimated total number of premises indicated in section II.2.4 comprises an Initial Scope for specified premises and a deferred list of premises ("Deferred Scope") for further specified premises. The Deferred Scope may be authorised by the Scottish Government after the contract's Effective Date in accordance with Clause 6 (Deferred Scope Authorisation) of the Regional Supplier Contract Terms and Conditions. The number of premises in the Deferred Scope may be subject to amendment prior to authorisation, in particular as a result of further reviews of the commercial viability of the premises.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535503 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,716,142 |
| Lots value | £105,716,142 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £105,716,142 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOFIBRE HOLDINGS |

## 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

- 25 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535503
- 30 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506324

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506324
  Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy scheme Lot 5 (Scotland): North East - 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. This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the North East of Scotland comprising parts of Dundee, Angus, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, Moray, Highland and Perth and Kinross. This is part of the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy scheme.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535503
  Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy scheme Lot 5 (Scotland): North East - 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. This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the North East of Scotland comprising parts of Dundee, Angus, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, Moray, Highland and Perth and Kinross. This is part of the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy scheme.

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