Superfast and gigabit broadband infrastructure - Open Market Review: request for information
We are developing a procurement approach for funding contracts to suppliers delivering gigabit-capable wholesale infrastructure in Scotland. This Open Market Review will be used to produce a draft intervention area that may be targeted for public intervention.
8. Evidence to demonstrate how planned investments are viable
There are three essential areas against which we will evaluate suppliers planned coverage claims to ensure the overall viability of their planned investment. Our assessment will be based on the suite of evidence suppliers provide in the Annex C: Supporting Evidence Template and will include; whether the technology suppliers intend to deploy is gigabit capable and meets the technical criteria as outlined in Annex D: Technical Definition; deliverability, and whether deployment plans are in line with the phases / premises passed outlined in the submitted business plan, with the key build stages and processes outlined; and commercial viability - whether suppliers have viable commercial plans such as sufficient access to capital and whether the drawdown of funds aligns with deployment plans and the build programme. The information suppliers provide should be consistent across these elements to support a joined-up evaluation of responses.
Further information is included in Annex C and the Supporting Evidence Template.
Contact
Email: gigabitomr@gov.scot
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