Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
100 Parliament Street
London
SW1A 2BQ
Contact
Contract Management Team
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI32 - Westminster
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-science-innovation-and-technology
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-science-innovation-and-technology
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme Regional Supplier Contract - Nottinghamshire and West Lincolnshire
Reference number
C0324
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Main site or place of performance
Nottinghamshire and West Lincolnshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
This procurement is for the award of a Regional Supplier Contract in the Nottinghamshire & West Lincolnshire region. This is part of the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy programme.
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 DCMS) 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. It is envisaged this programme will last for up to 9 years and award contracts throughout that period.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start date
19 January 2024
End date
31 January 2036
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years
2014/25/EU justification
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2024/S 000-015291
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
C0324
Lot No
10
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
19 January 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
CityFibre Limited
15 Bedford Street, London, WC2E 9HE
London
WC2E 9HE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £58,609,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand, Holborn
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Main site or place of performance
Nottinghamshire and West Lincolnshire
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
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, an Executive agency of DCMS) 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. It is envisaged this programme will last for up to 9 years and award contracts throughout that period.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start date
19 January 2024
End date
31 January 2036
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
Gigabit Programme
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£55,625,795
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
CityFibre Limited
15 Bedford Street, London, WC2E 9HE
London
WC2E 9HE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
Novation Agreement - Supplier Change:
The Authority has agreed to release and discharge Connect Infraco Limited ("Connexin") from the Contract subject to CityFibre Limited agreeing to perform the Contract and be bound by its terms in place of Connexin.
This transfer of responsibilities will result in CityFibre Limited, as part of the CityFibre group, becoming responsible for the continued delivery of the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Contract with effect from the date of the Novation Agreement.
Connexin is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CityFibre Limited.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee.
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
Novation Agreement - Supplier Change
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £58,609,000
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £55,625,795