Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Supplier Framework and Call-Off Contracts

Concepts

• communications cable
• bduk
• gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure
• cross-regional single supplier framework
• call-off contracts
• operation of gigabit-capable supplier networks
• cross-regional framework
• gigabit-capable connectivity
• framework scope
• type b contracts

Location

Description

BDUK intends to establish a Cross-Regional Single Supplier Framework, known colloquially as Type C, to award call-off contracts over the life of the Framework. The Cross-Regional Framework is intended to appoint a single supplier to build gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure and whose role would be 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. The Framework scope is expected to comprise up to c.500,000 premises, with a total estimated value of up to £800m. The average Call-Off Contract scope is anticipated to be between 50,000 and 150,000 premises. BDUK reserves the right to amend these figures to ensure that the framework can be used in accordance with criteria 1-4 above. Call-Off contracts awarded under the Cross-Regional Framework 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. BDUK issued a PIN on 18 August 2022 - ref 2022/S 000-023019 and on 5 January 2023 - ref 2023/S 000-000266 to discuss the Cross-Regional Framework. Suppliers should consider the pre-qualification financial thresholds are reflective of the potential anticipated annual spend against the framework. They will also need to be able to demonstrate they can deliver gigabit-capable connectivity at pace and volume to support BDUK's 2025 and 2030 objectives.

CPV Codes

• 32572000 - Communications cable
• 45314310 - Installation of cable laying
• 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
• 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
• 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
• 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
• 45231600 - Construction work for communication lines
• 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
• 32420000 - Network equipment
• 32412000 - Communications network
• 45232300 - Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines
• 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
• 50334400 - Communications system maintenance services
• 45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications
• 32425000 - Network operating system
• 32412100 - Telecommunications network
• 32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission
• 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
• 32572200 - Communications cable with coaxial conductors
• 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services
• 64200000 - Telecommunications services
• 32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission
• 32570000 - Communications equipment
• 32424000 - Network infrastructure
• 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure
• 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
• 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment