Project Gigabit network build contract - North Northumberland

Building Digital UK (BDUK) has awarded Borderlink, the parent company of GoFibre, a Project Gigabit contract to provide over 3,750 premises in North Northumberland with access to gigabit-capable broadband.

Update to Project Gigabit network build contract - North Northumberland September 2025

GoFibre completed the build for North Northumberland in September 2025. Over 3,800 homes and businesses across North Northumberland can now access lightning-fast broadband.

Update to Project Gigabit network build contract - North Northumberland October 2022

Building Digital UK (BDUK) has carried out significant market engagement in the region to identify potential areas for government intervention to roll out gigabit-capable broadband.

Following a transparent, fair and robust procurement process, BDUK awarded supplier Borderlink, the parent company of GoFibre, a £7.3 million contract to provide over 3,750 premises in North Northumberland with access to gigabit-capable broadband. The contract was signed on Friday 14 October 2022.

BDUK and Northumberland County Council will work collaboratively with the supplier on ensuring the network build commences as quickly as possible, once the supplier has completed their detailed plans for this network build. An amount of preparatory work is required to reach premises (for example, digging trenches, laying duct, installing fibre) prior to being able to access a service. This varies depending on geography and supplier. The first premises under this contract are anticipated to have access to gigabit-capable broadband available to them in 2023. Once the gigabit-capable network has been built, residents and businesses will be able to request a connection from a broadband service provider to benefit from the faster speeds.

Below is a map of the areas due to be upgraded in the awarded North Northumberland contract.