Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Supplier Framework

Concepts

• telecommunications services
• wholesale gigabit broadband services
• gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure
• gigabit-capable networks
• existing programmes
• gigabit infrastructure subsidy programme - cross-regional supplier framework
• this subsidy award programme
• regional
• gigabit
• subsidy

Location

UK

Description

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.

Ammendments to Previous Notice

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 64200000 - Telecommunications services
• 32412100 - Telecommunications network

Indicators

• Contract modified due to additional needs.

Legal Justification

Additional scope added to the contract in accordance with the UK subsidy control regime

Other Information

It is envisaged this programme will last for up to 9 years and award contracts throughout that period.The Cross-Regional Framework has appointed a single supplier to build gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure and whose role is to target premises in respect of 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.