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DfE Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy – Regional Supplier Contract for Northern Ireland

Provision of gigabit-capable wholesale broadband infrastructure across Northern Ireland to premises deemed commercially unviable. The contract involves network deployment and potential future scaling to include additional premises identified through ongoing Open Market Review and Public Review processes. The project aims to address market failure and ensure universal coverage, with the scope subject to modification based on annual local area reviews and available funding.

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Awarded value
£81m
As published
Published
11 November 2024
Awarded
16 December 2025
Fibrus
Contract length
120 months
Ends 17 December 2035

What the contract covers

Services contract

Deployment and management of gigabit-capable wholesale broadband infrastructure to expand high-speed connectivity in rural and hard-to-reach areas.

  • Deployment of a gigabit-speed broadband network to cover premises across Northern Ireland that would otherwise not be provided with access to gigabit broadband speeds.
  • Delivery of gigabit-capable wholesale infrastructure in areas not considered commercially viable for new infrastructure.
  • Provision of universal or near-universal gigabit-capable broadband coverage in Northern Ireland by increasing provision in poorly served areas.

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Services contract
Contract dates
16 December 2025 to 17 December 2035
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
64200000, 32520000, 32412100, 32412110

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Department for the Economy

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/887759/dfe-gigabit-infrastructure-subsidy-regional-supplier-contract-for-northern-irela
Buyer reference
4303295
Last checked
5 November 2026

Department for the Economy. DfE Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy – Regional Supplier Contract for Northern Ireland. Contract award, 11 November 2024. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/887759/dfe-gigabit-infrastructure-subsidy-regional-supplier-contract-for-northern-irela (accessed 5 November 2026).