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title: "Project Gigabit in Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000776401"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-08-29"
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# Project Gigabit in Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000776401

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is in the planning stage for the "Project Gigabit in Scotland," focusing on the deployment of infrastructure using the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy scheme. This initiative aims to facilitate access to gigabit-capable internet connections for premises that aren't expected to be covered by commercial plans. The procurement is anticipated to launch in November 2024, covering regions such as Fife, Perth and Kinross, with subsequent procurements in Orkney and Shetland and Dumfries and Galloway. This project comes under the general public services industry category and involves building digital communication infrastructure across various regions in Scotland. Key deadlines include the supplier feedback submission by 12:00 noon on 9th September 2024 and optional one-to-one supplier sessions on 11th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and infrastructure development sectors. Companies specialising in broadband infrastructure, particularly those capable of delivering gigabit-capable networks, would find this tender highly relevant. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering specialised services in network deployment and maintenance stand to benefit substantially. Additionally, businesses capable of engaging in long-term, sustainable projects will find this tender conducive to growth, as it aligns with the initiative to provide resilient digital infrastructure in Scotland's less commercially attractive areas.

## Notice

Deployment of infrastructure using the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy scheme 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

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 (Project Gigabit 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 Scottish Government is currently running Project Gigabit in Scotland procurements in Borders and East Lothian and the North East of Scotland. Subject to supplier interest, the next procurement in Scotland is expected to launch in November 2024, covering Fife, Perth and Kinross. This will be procured using the restricted procedure. It is anticipated that a further two regional procurements in Orkney and Shetland and in Dumfries and Galloway - South will follow in subsequent months. The estimated date of publication of contract notice is set out at II.3). All dates are indicative and subject to change. The launch of each procurement is subject to the Scottish Government and BDUK being confident that there is the market interest in each procurement to lead to successful contract award. The Scottish Government and BDUK reserve the right not to proceed to procure the Proposed Procurement Areas detailed in this Prior Information Notice and the Information Pack. This is not a commitment from the Scottish Government or BDUK to launch any procurement(s).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513155 |
| 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 | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Nov 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

- 29 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513155

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG513155&idx=2
  29th August 2024 - PGIS - Lot 4 - UPRNs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG513155&idx=3
  29th August 2024 - PGIS - PPME - Supplier Information Pack
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG513155&idx=1
  29th August 2024 - PGIS - Lot 2 - UPRNs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513155
  Project Gigabit in Scotland - Deployment of infrastructure using the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy scheme 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=776401
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776401

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