Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Supplier Framework Call-Off 1
About This Opportunity
United Kingdom contract award (ICT & digital): Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Supplier. By Department for Science. Awarded to.
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Telecommunications. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
BDUK established a Cross-Regional Single Supplier Framework, known colloquially as Type C in July 2024.
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.
The premises within this Call Off met the above criteria.
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.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 13, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 043764-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has issued 14 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 14 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Security, Defense & Justice, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 13, 2026.
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How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 043764-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to British Telecommunications plc CO1. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Department for Science, Innovation and Technology in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
British Telecommunications plc CO1 was awarded the contract for £154,031,174. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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