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UKRI-4320 Provision of JANET Access Between LHC CERN and Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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13 Jan 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) announced an award for the provision of JANET access between LHC CERN and Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, a project classified under "Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services." The project, worth £199,318, aims to enhance the JANET network used in the UK research and education sectors. The contract was awarded to Jisc and covers the period from 2nd April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The location for service delivery is the South East region of the UK. The procurement process has been completed, and the final award notice was published on 13th January 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations involved in strategic ICT services and international network partnerships. Companies like Jisc, which have existing peering agreements with major European National Research and Education Networks (NRENs), are particularly well-suited. While the procurement method was labelled as "Other," the structured process and clear contract period provide a stable engagement framework, attracting businesses capable of delivering high-quality, strategic network services aligned with research and education needs.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4320 Provision of JANET Access Between LHC CERN and Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

Notice Description

The JANET network is used across the Research and Education sectors of the UK and has peering agreements with other international (National Research and Education Network) NRENs. The connections above rely on the peering arrangements that JISC have with the major European NRENs to provide end to end connections across Europe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d156a0aa-2e9f-4b16-87d9-8aa5e55501d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/857dc131-07ba-4a16-9bd7-e15ec2ce33dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£199,318 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,318 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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