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Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cumbria

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · awardUpdate, contractUpdate

Tender information last checkedLast checked 23 Sept 2026, 15:37.

Opportunity overview

The scope changes include the descoping of 300 premises that cannot be delivered due to unresolved third-party permissions, with replacement premises added on a one-for-one basis to preserve overall contractual outputs. In addition, 887 premises have been transferred from Drawdown 1 to Drawdown 2 due to delayed wayleave approvals, while alternative premises have been accelerated to maintain milestone delivery targets. A further 1,891 premises have been re-phased, with revised sequencing designed to support continuity of delivery, minimise disruption, improve efficiency, and maintain value for money.<br/><br/>This change reflects an update to the premises profile under the Cumbria Lot 28 contract. There is no change to the overall number of premises in scope; however, the revised premises mix results in an expected increase to the contract subsidy of approximately £132,093. The new contract value would therefore be £149,880,499.

Awarded to

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Fibrus Networks GB Ltd

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£149.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
1 Dec 2022
Award ID
087520-2026-C0308-1
Status
active
Location
London, UK, W1W 7LT, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV64200000 — Telecommunications services

Lots

  • 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 periodValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C0040
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
64200000
Description
Telecommunications services

Techniques

Framework Agreement

Period Rationale
2014/24/EU justification

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
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

Contract period

Starts
1 Dec 2022, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2033, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD1

Delivery Location

Description
Cumbria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Id
GB-FTS-88940

Identifier

Legal Name
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Address

Street Address
100 Parliament Street
Locality
London
Region
UKI32
Postal Code
SW1A 2BQ
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Contract Management Team

Roles

buyer

Details

Organisation 2
Name
Fibrus Networks GB Ltd
Id
GB-FTS-186657

Identifier

Legal Name
Fibrus Networks GB Ltd

Address

Street Address
C/O Buckingham Corporate Services Limited First Floor, 85 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 7LT
Locality
London
Region
UK
Postal Code
W1W 7LT
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 3
Name
Royal Courts of Justice
Id
GB-FTS-587

Identifier

Legal Name
Royal Courts of Justice

Address

Street Address
Strand, Holborn
Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Details

Award information

Award 1
Id
087520-2026-C0308-1
Title
Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cumbria
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-186657
Name
Fibrus Networks GB Ltd

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
087520-2026-C0308-1
Award ID
087520-2026-C0308-1
Title
Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Programme - Regional Supplier Contract - Cumbria
Status
active
Date Signed
1 Dec 2022, 00:00
Period Rationale
The contract is divided into three stages (Stage 1 Expedited, Stage 2 build four years and Stage 3 Monitor and Clawback seven years)

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
64200000
Description
Telecommunications services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD1

Delivery Location

Description
Cumbria

Value

Amount
149,880,499
Currency
GBP

Period

Starts
1 Dec 2022, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2033, 23:59

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
8
Description
The scope changes include the descoping of 300 premises that cannot be delivered due to unresolved third-party permissions, with replacement premises added on a one-for-one basis to preserve overall contractual outputs. In addition, 887 premises have been transferred from Drawdown 1 to Drawdown 2 due to delayed wayleave approvals, while alternative premises have been accelerated to maintain milestone delivery targets. A further 1,891 premises have been re-phased, with revised sequencing designed to support continuity of delivery, minimise disruption, improve efficiency, and maintain value for money.<br/><br/>This change reflects an update to the premises profile under the Cumbria Lot 28 contract. There is no change to the overall number of premises in scope; however, the revised premises mix results in an expected increase to the contract subsidy of approximately £132,093. The new contract value would therefore be £149,880,499.
Rationale
Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: Rescope of the contract in accordance with the UK subsidy control regime

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1A 2BQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD1

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 087519-2026awardUpdate, contractUpdate ·
  2. 087520-2026awardUpdate, contractUpdate ·