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Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Supplier Call-Off 8

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Buyer Address: 100 Parliament Street, London, UKI32, SW1A 2BQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: gis-procurements@bduk.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
37514646.0 GBP
Published
03 Mar 2026, 10:12
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
64200000 - Telecommunications services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
British Telecommunications plc
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This notice is for the award of a Call-Off contract under the Cross-Regional Supplier Framework for multiple regions within the United Kingdom (UK). This is part of the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme.<br/><br/>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 DSIT) 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.<br/><br/>This Call-Off covers: Cheshire

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: BDUK established a Cross-Regional Single Supplier Framework, known colloquially as Type C in July 2024.<br/><br/>The Framework was established to target premises for which 1) no or no appropriate market interest has been received through GIS market engagement steps for proposed Type A or Type B procurement areas; (2) BDUK has not awarded a contract following a procurement for Type A or Type B areas; (3) Type A or Type B contracts that cover these premises fail to be delivered by the supplier and are descoped or terminated; (4) Type C provides demonstrably better value for money or pace of build or coverage.<br/><br/>The premises within this Call Off met the above criteria.<br/><br/>This Call Off will subsidise the design, build and operation of gigabit-capable supplier networks providing long-term, sustainable availability of wholesale gigabit broadband services in the hardest to reach parts of the UK.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

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