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Published 20 Oct 2021, 16:03 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cumbria

Official notice

Authority: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreementServicesRestricted procedure

Sectors: Postal and telecommunications services (64) Delivery: North West (UKD1)

Framework ceiling (notional)£108,525,335framework ceiling, not attributable revenue

Submissions closed 22 Nov 2021awarded 1 Dec 2022

Framework period 11 yrs 1 moends 31 Dec 2033 · starts 1 Dec 2022

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the Cumbria 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 9 years and award contracts throughout that period.

CPV: Telecommunications network · Telecommunications services

How this framework works

From the published notice

Bids received: 1 bids received · 1 suppliers appointed
Framework period: 11 yrs 1 mo from 1 Dec 2022, 2014/24/EU justification

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published

Lot #1The Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme is a government programme aimed to…Awarded 11 yrs 1 moPublished value£108,525,335

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

Contract period: 1 Dec 2022 – 31 Dec 2033 (11 yrs 1 mo)

Delivery: North West · Cumbria

Variant bids: not allowed

32412100 Telecommunications network

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more

How bids were scored

Quality: 65%Price: 35%

Published award criteria (2)

Quality: 65
Price: 35

What this means for your bid

Price carries 35 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3.5 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
“Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached

Procedure method: Restricted procedure
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement: Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 20 Oct 2021, 16:03 BST
Last source update: 15 Sept 2026, 19:04 BST
Authority reference: C0040
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-087520
Classification (CPV): Telecommunications networkTelecommunications services
Delivery area: North West (UKD1)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ee1a Find a Tender

Publisher note: All documents concerning the Regional Supplier Contract Standard Selection Questionnaire (SQ), Regional Supplier Contract ITT and Regional Supplier Contract will be available to Suppliers via our e-tendering system. Suppliers must register onto the system to have access to view these documents. Registration is free to Suppliers and the link to the e-tendering site can be found here; https://bduk.force.com/s/Welcome DCMS reserves the right not to award a Regional Supplier Contract under this procurement, to cancel the procurement process at any time and to change the procurement process (including any requirement or deadline). DCMS reserves the right not to proceed with, to cancel or to adjust the Deferred Scope as referred to in II.2.4 above, in particular as a result of the authorisation process provided for in the contract. DCMS shall not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by Suppliers and accepts no liability for any costs, charges or expenses in relation to the process to award the Regional Supplier Contract, including if the procurement process is cancelled, amended or delayed. Suppliers are advised that DCMS is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the "Act") If a Supplier considers that any of the information supplied as part of this procurement procedure should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidentiality or otherwise, it must, when providing this information, clearly identify the specific information it does not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reasons for its sensitivity. DCMS shall take such statements into consideration in the event that it receives a request pursuant to the Act which relates to the information provided by the interested party. Please note that it is not sufficient to include a statement of confidentiality encompassing all the information provided in the response. DCMS will follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) to award the Regional Supplier Contract.

How it was run

Official notice

Run through: portal not identified

Language: EN

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://bduk.force.com/s/Welcome ↗

Appointment period ends: 22 Nov 2021, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel: {"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages: en
Bid validity: 180 days from the deadline

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

bduk.force.com/s/Welcome ↗

Timeline

22 Nov 2021 → 15 Sept 2026 · 4 dates

Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
22 Nov 2021, 12:00 GMT
Invitations to tender expected
26 Jan 2022
Contract starts
1 Dec 2022
Notice published40 days ago
15 Sept 2026, 19:04 BST

Notice history

2 events · 9 releases on Find a Tender · since 14 May 2024

Status changed to complete
14 May 2024, 12:23 BST
Buyer details updated
14 May 2024, 12:23 BST

Routine re-releases (9)

2025-03: 2 releases · 20 Mar 2025, 20 Mar 2025
2024-07: 2 releases · 30 Jul 2024, 31 Jul 2024
2024-05: 1 release · 14 May 2024
2021-10: 1 release · 20 Oct 2021

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Suppliers appointed 1admitted to the panel · see the list ↓

Bids received 1

Contracts signed 8latest 1 Dec 2022

8 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 4 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £149,748,406, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cumbria
Signed
1 Dec 2022
Value
ceiling above
Period
1 Dec 2022 – 31 Dec 2033
Status
active
- Change Following the modification, the awarded contract value has increased by £50,709,374 to £149,748,406 from the initial stage committed value. The awarded premises have increased by 21,107 to a total of 53,536 from the original 32,429 premises committed in Initial stage to achieve 99% coverage., Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: Additional scope added to the contract in accordance with the UK subsidy control regime
Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cumbria
Signed
1 Dec 2022
Value
ceiling above
Period
1 Dec 2022 – 31 Dec 2033
Status
active
- Change Following the modification, the awarded contract value has increased by £50,709,374, bringing the total to £149,748,406 from the initially committed value. The awarded premises have increased by 21,107, resulting in a total of 53,536 premises from the original 32,429 committed. These volumes, along with the commercial builds and other program approaches, will achieve the 99% coverage target. The deferred scope models have now closed., Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: Additional scope added to the contract in accordance with the UK subsidy control regime
Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cumbria
Signed
1 Dec 2022
Value
ceiling above
Period
1 Dec 2022 – 31 Dec 2033
Status
active
- Change Following the modification, the awarded contract value has increased by £50,709,374, bringing the total to £149,748,406 from the initially committed value. The awarded premises have increased by 21,107, resulting in a total of 53,536 premises from the original 32,429 committed. These volumes, along with the commercial builds and other program approaches, will achieve the 99% coverage target. The deferred scope models have now closed., Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: Additional scope added to the contract in accordance with the UK subsidy control regime
Contract 015276-2024-1
Signed
1 Dec 2022
Value
£108,525,335
Period
… – 31 Dec 2033
Status
active
Contract 023824-2024-1
Signed
1 Dec 2022
Value
£108,525,335
Period
… – 31 Dec 2033
Status
active
Contract 023911-2024-1
Signed
1 Dec 2022
Value
£108,525,335
Period
… – 31 Dec 2033
Status
active
Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cumbria
Signed
1 Dec 2022
Value
ceiling above
Period
1 Dec 2022 – 31 Dec 2033
Status
active
- Change The scope changes include the descoping of 300 premises that cannot be delivered due to unresolved third-party permissions, with replacement premises added on a one-for-one basis to preserve overall contractual outputs. In addition, 887 premises have been transferred from Drawdown 1 to Drawdown 2 due to delayed wayleave approvals, while alternative premises have been accelerated to maintain milestone delivery targets. A further 1,891 premises have been re-phased, with revised sequencing designed to support continuity of delivery, minimise disruption, improve efficiency, and maintain value for money. This change reflects an update to the premises profile under the Cumbria Lot 28 contract. There is no change to the overall number of premises in scope; however, the revised premises mix results in an expected increase to the contract subsidy of approximately £132,093. The new contract value would therefore be £149,880,499., Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: Rescope of the contract in accordance with the UK subsidy control regime
Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cumbria
Signed
1 Dec 2022
Value
£149,880,499
Period
1 Dec 2022 – 31 Dec 2033
Status
active
- Change The scope changes include the descoping of 300 premises that cannot be delivered due to unresolved third-party permissions, with replacement premises added on a one-for-one basis to preserve overall contractual outputs. In addition, 887 premises have been transferred from Drawdown 1 to Drawdown 2 due to delayed wayleave approvals, while alternative premises have been accelerated to maintain milestone delivery targets. A further 1,891 premises have been re-phased, with revised sequencing designed to support continuity of delivery, minimise disruption, improve efficiency, and maintain value for money. This change reflects an update to the premises profile under the Cumbria Lot 28 contract. There is no change to the overall number of premises in scope; however, the revised premises mix results in an expected increase to the contract subsidy of approximately £132,093. The new contract value would therefore be £149,880,499., Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: Rescope of the contract in accordance with the UK subsidy control regime

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1bids	—	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsGeneral public services 100 Parliament Street, London, London, SW1A 2BQContact name, email

Consortium members and other public bodies

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and SportContracting authorityMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsGeneral Public Services London, LondonContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

Royal Courts of JusticeReview body London

Framework contractors & participating bidders

3 commercial parties on the notice

Fibrus Networks GB LtdFramework contractor 8 Lanyon Place, Belfast, East of England, BT1 3LP
Fibrus Networks GB LtdFramework contractor Belfast, UK, BT1 3LP
Fibrus Networks GB LtdFramework contractor C/O Buckingham Corporate Services Limited First Floor, 85 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 7LT, London, UK, W1W 7LT

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria