Herefordshire Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Fastershire Broadband Strategy 2015-18 Stage 3 Lot 2: Ultrafast Broadband for Forest of Dean and Golden Valley

Awarded 23 Dec 2016

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Awarded23 Dec 2016
Value£4,540,000.00
SupplierGigaclear plc
AgencyHerefordshire Council
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryTelecommunications
Ended 11mo ago8y 11mo term
Awarded 23 Dec 2016Expired 27 Nov 2025

About

Herefordshire Council awarded a contract to Gigaclear plc for the delivery of an ultrafast broadband solution in the Forest of Dean and Golden Valley areas under Stage 3 Lot 2 of the Fastershire Broadband Strategy 2015-18.

The contract aims to extend Next Generation Access (NGA) broadband to rural premises, providing a wholesale service open to all Communication Providers on a non-discriminatory basis, with the goal of reaching as many of the circa 7,750 eligible premises as possible.

The supplier is expected to invest substantially in the network and manage the associated risks, including take-up risks.

An indicative public subsidy of approximately GBP 4.54 million (£4,540,000) has been allocated by BDUK and Gloucestershire County Council to gap-fund the delivery of NGA coverage.

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