Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Supplier Call-Off 3

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
18 December 2024 to 31 March 2039

Subsidised design, build and operation of gigabit-capable supplier networks serving hard-to-reach premises, with long-term wholesale gigabit broadband availability. The call-off addresses areas where market interest or prior Type A or Type B delivery was absent or insufficient.

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Awarded value: £109m; As published
Published: 14 October 2026
Awarded: 13 December 2024
Contract length: 171 months; Ends 31 March 2039

What the contract covers

Services contract

Design, construction and operation of gigabit-capable broadband networks delivering wholesale connectivity to hard-to-reach premises across underserved communities.

Design, build and operation of gigabit-capable supplier networks providing long-term, sustainable availability of wholesale gigabit broadband services

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services contract
Initial term: 171 months
Contract dates: 18 December 2024 to 31 March 2039
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Services
CPV codes: 64200000

Services in this contract

Gigabit broadband build programmesMain service£51.6m typicalSubsidised gigabit network build, Cross-Regional Call-Off 3

Lifecycle

Published
14 October 2026
Contract awarded
13 December 2024
Contract starts
18 December 2024
Contract ends
31 March 2039

The buyer

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3884775/gigabit-infrastructure-subsidy-programme-cross-regional-supplier-call-off-3
Buyer reference: C0580
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Cross-Regional Supplier Call-Off 3. Contract award, 14 October 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3884775/gigabit-infrastructure-subsidy-programme-cross-regional-supplier-call-off-3 (accessed 5 November 2026).