Notice Information
Notice Title
Network Equipment Framework
Notice Description
JSL wishes to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement to supply, install, support and maintain network equipment from a number of different manufacturers. The framework agreement will be for the supply and support of a broad range of wired and Wi-Fi network equipment including devices with Firewall capabilities, low-end customer premises equipment (CPE), mid-range enterprise, and high-end carrier-class type equipment supporting up to 100 Gigabit Ethernet and above. It also covers converged network adapters, interface modules, transceivers, access points, VoIP products, etc, associated ancillary goods including, but not limited to software, cabling and installation; and associated services including but not limited to development days, project management and fully managed solutions. Full scope available within the tender document.
Lot Information
Cisco equipment or equivalent
JSL wishes to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement to supply, install, support and maintain network equipment from a number of different manufacturers. The framework agreement will be for the supply and support of a broad range of wired and Wi-Fi network equipment including devices with Firewall capabilities, low-end customer premises equipment (CPE), mid-range enterprise, and high-end carrier-class type equipment supporting up to 100 Gigabit Ethernet and above. It also covers converged network adapters, interface modules, transceivers, access points, VoIP products, etc, associated ancillary goods including, but not limited to software, cabling and installation; and associated services including but not limited to development days, project management and fully managed solutions. The framework will run for an initial term of two years commencing on 1 September 2023. JSL will then have the option to extend the framework for two further years (1 + 1) up to 31 August 2027. This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework. The scope of the framework covers purchases by JSL, Jisc, any Jisc subsidiaries and its members. It also covers purchases by Higher Education institutions, Further Education and Specialist Colleges Research Council establishments in the UK, Charities and Third sector organisations, and by any other organisations connected to or eligible to connect to the Janet network, including Local Authorities, Regional Broadband Consortia, or other bodies whose core purpose is the support or advancement of further or higher education or of research. Many of the above organisations are members of higher and further education purchasing consortia. These consortia are independent organisations that provide a wide range of collaborative purchase agreements to their member institutions. Any member of one of these consortia will be eligible to purchase from this framework by virtue of its membership, as will members of any other similar purchasing consortium in higher or further education that might be formed during the lifetime of the framework. Membership lists for existing higher and further education purchasing consortia may be found at: https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members http://www.neupc.ac.uk/members http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEAnet - Who We Are Full scope available within the tender document.
Renewal: Initial term of 2 years, followed by two possible extensions of one year each. So 2+1+1, to a maximum term of 4 years.
Extreme equipment or equivalentJSL wishes to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement to supply, install, support and maintain network equipment from a number of different manufacturers. The framework agreement will be for the supply and support of a broad range of wired and Wi-Fi network equipment including devices with Firewall capabilities, low-end customer premises equipment (CPE), mid-range enterprise, and high-end carrier-class type equipment supporting up to 100 Gigabit Ethernet and above. It also covers converged network adapters, interface modules, transceivers, access points, VoIP products, etc, associated ancillary goods including, but not limited to software, cabling and installation; and associated services including but not limited to development days, project management and fully managed solutions. The framework will run for an initial term of two years commencing on 1 September 2023. JSL will then have the option to extend the framework for two further years (1 + 1) up to 31 August 2027. This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework. The scope of the framework covers purchases by JSL, Jisc, any Jisc subsidiaries and its members. It also covers purchases by Higher Education institutions, Further Education and Specialist Colleges Research Council establishments in the UK, Charities and Third sector organisations, and by any other organisations connected to or eligible to connect to the Janet network, including Local Authorities, Regional Broadband Consortia, or other bodies whose core purpose is the support or advancement of further or higher education or of research. Many of the above organisations are members of higher and further education purchasing consortia. These consortia are independent organisations that provide a wide range of collaborative purchase agreements to their member institutions. Any member of one of these consortia will be eligible to purchase from this framework by virtue of its membership, as will members of any other similar purchasing consortium in higher or further education that might be formed during the lifetime of the framework. Membership lists for existing higher and further education purchasing consortia may be found at: https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members http://www.neupc.ac.uk/members http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEAnet - Who We Are Full scope available within the tender document.
Renewal: Initial term of 2 years, followed by two possible extensions of one year each. So 2+1+1, to a maximum term of 4 years.
HPE (including Aruba) equipment or equivalentJSL wishes to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement to supply, install, support and maintain network equipment from a number of different manufacturers. The framework agreement will be for the supply and support of a broad range of wired and Wi-Fi network equipment including devices with Firewall capabilities, low-end customer premises equipment (CPE), mid-range enterprise, and high-end carrier-class type equipment supporting up to 100 Gigabit Ethernet and above. It also covers converged network adapters, interface modules, transceivers, access points, VoIP products, etc, associated ancillary goods including, but not limited to software, cabling and installation; and associated services including but not limited to development days, project management and fully managed solutions. The framework will run for an initial term of two years commencing on 1 September 2023. JSL will then have the option to extend the framework for two further years (1 + 1) up to 31 August 2027. This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework. The scope of the framework covers purchases by JSL, Jisc, any Jisc subsidiaries and its members. It also covers purchases by Higher Education institutions, Further Education and Specialist Colleges Research Council establishments in the UK, Charities and Third sector organisations, and by any other organisations connected to or eligible to connect to the Janet network, including Local Authorities, Regional Broadband Consortia, or other bodies whose core purpose is the support or advancement of further or higher education or of research. Many of the above organisations are members of higher and further education purchasing consortia. These consortia are independent organisations that provide a wide range of collaborative purchase agreements to their member institutions. Any member of one of these consortia will be eligible to purchase from this framework by virtue of its membership, as will members of any other similar purchasing consortium in higher or further education that might be formed during the lifetime of the framework. Membership lists for existing higher and further education purchasing consortia may be found at: https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members http://www.neupc.ac.uk/members http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEAnet - Who We Are Full scope available within the tender document.
Renewal: Initial term of 2 years, followed by two possible extensions of one year each. So 2+1+1, to a maximum term of 4 years.
Juniper equipment or equivalentJSL wishes to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement to supply, install, support and maintain network equipment from a number of different manufacturers. The framework agreement will be for the supply and support of a broad range of wired and Wi-Fi network equipment including devices with Firewall capabilities, low-end customer premises equipment (CPE), mid-range enterprise, and high-end carrier-class type equipment supporting up to 100 Gigabit Ethernet and above. It also covers converged network adapters, interface modules, transceivers, access points, VoIP products, etc, associated ancillary goods including, but not limited to software, cabling and installation; and associated services including but not limited to development days, project management and fully managed solutions. The framework will run for an initial term of two years commencing on 1 September 2023. JSL will then have the option to extend the framework for two further years (1 + 1) up to 31 August 2027. This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework. The scope of the framework covers purchases by JSL, Jisc, any Jisc subsidiaries and its members. It also covers purchases by Higher Education institutions, Further Education and Specialist Colleges Research Council establishments in the UK, Charities and Third sector organisations, and by any other organisations connected to or eligible to connect to the Janet network, including Local Authorities, Regional Broadband Consortia, or other bodies whose core purpose is the support or advancement of further or higher education or of research. Many of the above organisations are members of higher and further education purchasing consortia. These consortia are independent organisations that provide a wide range of collaborative purchase agreements to their member institutions. Any member of one of these consortia will be eligible to purchase from this framework by virtue of its membership, as will members of any other similar purchasing consortium in higher or further education that might be formed during the lifetime of the framework. Membership lists for existing higher and further education purchasing consortia may be found at: https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members http://www.neupc.ac.uk/members http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEAnet - Who We Are Full scope available within the tender document.
Renewal: Initial term of 2 years, followed by two possible extensions of one year each. So 2+1+1, to a maximum term of 4 years.
Palo Alto equipment or equivalentJSL wishes to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement to supply, install, support and maintain network equipment from a number of different manufacturers. The framework agreement will be for the supply and support of a broad range of wired and Wi-Fi network equipment including devices with Firewall capabilities, low-end customer premises equipment (CPE), mid-range enterprise, and high-end carrier-class type equipment supporting up to 100 Gigabit Ethernet and above. It also covers converged network adapters, interface modules, transceivers, access points, VoIP products, etc, associated ancillary goods including, but not limited to software, cabling and installation; and associated services including but not limited to development days, project management and fully managed solutions. The framework will run for an initial term of two years commencing on 1 September 2023. JSL will then have the option to extend the framework for two further years (1 + 1) up to 31 August 2027. This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework. The scope of the framework covers purchases by JSL, Jisc, any Jisc subsidiaries and its members. It also covers purchases by Higher Education institutions, Further Education and Specialist Colleges Research Council establishments in the UK, Charities and Third sector organisations, and by any other organisations connected to or eligible to connect to the Janet network, including Local Authorities, Regional Broadband Consortia, or other bodies whose core purpose is the support or advancement of further or higher education or of research. Many of the above organisations are members of higher and further education purchasing consortia. These consortia are independent organisations that provide a wide range of collaborative purchase agreements to their member institutions. Any member of one of these consortia will be eligible to purchase from this framework by virtue of its membership, as will members of any other similar purchasing consortium in higher or further education that might be formed during the lifetime of the framework. Membership lists for existing higher and further education purchasing consortia may be found at: https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members http://www.neupc.ac.uk/members http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEAnet - Who We Are Full scope available within the tender document.
Renewal: Initial term of 2 years, followed by two possible extensions of one year each. So 2+1+1, to a maximum term of 4 years.
Fortinet equipment or equivalentJSL wishes to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement to supply, install, support and maintain network equipment from a number of different manufacturers. The framework agreement will be for the supply and support of a broad range of wired and Wi-Fi network equipment including devices with Firewall capabilities, low-end customer premises equipment (CPE), mid-range enterprise, and high-end carrier-class type equipment supporting up to 100 Gigabit Ethernet and above. It also covers converged network adapters, interface modules, transceivers, access points, VoIP products, etc, associated ancillary goods including, but not limited to software, cabling and installation; and associated services including but not limited to development days, project management and fully managed solutions. The framework will run for an initial term of two years commencing on 1 September 2023. JSL will then have the option to extend the framework for two further years (1 + 1) up to 31 August 2027. This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework. The scope of the framework covers purchases by JSL, Jisc, any Jisc subsidiaries and its members. It also covers purchases by Higher Education institutions, Further Education and Specialist Colleges Research Council establishments in the UK, Charities and Third sector organisations, and by any other organisations connected to or eligible to connect to the Janet network, including Local Authorities, Regional Broadband Consortia, or other bodies whose core purpose is the support or advancement of further or higher education or of research. Many of the above organisations are members of higher and further education purchasing consortia. These consortia are independent organisations that provide a wide range of collaborative purchase agreements to their member institutions. Any member of one of these consortia will be eligible to purchase from this framework by virtue of its membership, as will members of any other similar purchasing consortium in higher or further education that might be formed during the lifetime of the framework. Membership lists for existing higher and further education purchasing consortia may be found at: https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members http://www.neupc.ac.uk/members http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEAnet - Who We Are Full scope available within the tender document.
Renewal: Initial term of 2 years, followed by two possible extensions of one year each. So 2+1+1, to a maximum term of 4 years.
InfoBlox equipment or equivalentJSL wishes to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement to supply, install, support and maintain network equipment from a number of different manufacturers. The framework agreement will be for the supply and support of a broad range of wired and Wi-Fi network equipment including devices with Firewall capabilities, low-end customer premises equipment (CPE), mid-range enterprise, and high-end carrier-class type equipment supporting up to 100 Gigabit Ethernet and above. It also covers converged network adapters, interface modules, transceivers, access points, VoIP products, etc, associated ancillary goods including, but not limited to software, cabling and installation; and associated services including but not limited to development days, project management and fully managed solutions. The framework will run for an initial term of two years commencing on 1 September 2023. JSL will then have the option to extend the framework for two further years (1 + 1) up to 31 August 2027. This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework. The scope of the framework covers purchases by JSL, Jisc, any Jisc subsidiaries and its members. It also covers purchases by Higher Education institutions, Further Education and Specialist Colleges Research Council establishments in the UK, Charities and Third sector organisations, and by any other organisations connected to or eligible to connect to the Janet network, including Local Authorities, Regional Broadband Consortia, or other bodies whose core purpose is the support or advancement of further or higher education or of research. Many of the above organisations are members of higher and further education purchasing consortia. These consortia are independent organisations that provide a wide range of collaborative purchase agreements to their member institutions. Any member of one of these consortia will be eligible to purchase from this framework by virtue of its membership, as will members of any other similar purchasing consortium in higher or further education that might be formed during the lifetime of the framework. Membership lists for existing higher and further education purchasing consortia may be found at: https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members http://www.neupc.ac.uk/members http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEAnet - Who We Are Full scope available within the tender document.
Renewal: Initial term of 2 years, followed by two possible extensions of one year each. So 2+1+1, to a maximum term of 4 years.
Netscout equipment or equivalentJSL wishes to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement to supply, install, support and maintain network equipment from a number of different manufacturers. The framework agreement will be for the supply and support of a broad range of wired and Wi-Fi network equipment including devices with Firewall capabilities, low-end customer premises equipment (CPE), mid-range enterprise, and high-end carrier-class type equipment supporting up to 100 Gigabit Ethernet and above. It also covers converged network adapters, interface modules, transceivers, access points, VoIP products, etc, associated ancillary goods including, but not limited to software, cabling and installation; and associated services including but not limited to development days, project management and fully managed solutions. The framework will run for an initial term of two years commencing on 1 September 2023. JSL will then have the option to extend the framework for two further years (1 + 1) up to 31 August 2027. This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework. The scope of the framework covers purchases by JSL, Jisc, any Jisc subsidiaries and its members. It also covers purchases by Higher Education institutions, Further Education and Specialist Colleges Research Council establishments in the UK, Charities and Third sector organisations, and by any other organisations connected to or eligible to connect to the Janet network, including Local Authorities, Regional Broadband Consortia, or other bodies whose core purpose is the support or advancement of further or higher education or of research. Many of the above organisations are members of higher and further education purchasing consortia. These consortia are independent organisations that provide a wide range of collaborative purchase agreements to their member institutions. Any member of one of these consortia will be eligible to purchase from this framework by virtue of its membership, as will members of any other similar purchasing consortium in higher or further education that might be formed during the lifetime of the framework. Membership lists for existing higher and further education purchasing consortia may be found at: https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members http://www.neupc.ac.uk/members http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEAnet - Who We Are Full scope available within the tender document.
Renewal: Initial term of 2 years, followed by two possible extensions of one year each. So 2+1+1, to a maximum term of 4 years.
Other network equipmentJSL wishes to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement to supply, install, support and maintain network equipment from a number of different manufacturers. The framework agreement will be for the supply and support of a broad range of wired and Wi-Fi network equipment including devices with Firewall capabilities, low-end customer premises equipment (CPE), mid-range enterprise, and high-end carrier-class type equipment supporting up to 100 Gigabit Ethernet and above. It also covers converged network adapters, interface modules, transceivers, access points, VoIP products, etc, associated ancillary goods including, but not limited to software, cabling and installation; and associated services including but not limited to development days, project management and fully managed solutions. The framework will run for an initial term of two years commencing on 1 September 2023. JSL will then have the option to extend the framework for two further years (1 + 1) up to 31 August 2027. This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework. The scope of the framework covers purchases by JSL, Jisc, any Jisc subsidiaries and its members. It also covers purchases by Higher Education institutions, Further Education and Specialist Colleges Research Council establishments in the UK, Charities and Third sector organisations, and by any other organisations connected to or eligible to connect to the Janet network, including Local Authorities, Regional Broadband Consortia, or other bodies whose core purpose is the support or advancement of further or higher education or of research. Many of the above organisations are members of higher and further education purchasing consortia. These consortia are independent organisations that provide a wide range of collaborative purchase agreements to their member institutions. Any member of one of these consortia will be eligible to purchase from this framework by virtue of its membership, as will members of any other similar purchasing consortium in higher or further education that might be formed during the lifetime of the framework. Membership lists for existing higher and further education purchasing consortia may be found at: https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members http://www.neupc.ac.uk/members http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEAnet - Who We Are Full scope available within the tender document
Renewal: Initial term of 2 years, followed by two possible extensions of one year each. So 2+1+1, to a maximum term of 4 years.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-03a6a5
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006529-2023
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
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- CPV Codes
32420000 - Network equipment
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £150,000,000 £100M-£1B
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 7 Mar 20232 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 20 Mar 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- JISC SERVICES LTD
- Contact Name
- Tony Claxton
- Contact Email
- procurement@jisc.ac.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1235822230
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BRISTOL
- Postcode
- BS1 6NB
- Post Town
- Bristol
- Country
- England
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLK South West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLK5 West of England
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLK51 Bristol, City of
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Bristol, City of
- Electoral Ward
- Central
- Westminster Constituency
- Bristol Central
Further Information
Notice URLs
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