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Telecommunications Framework

Jisc

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24 Aug 2023 at 13:21

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06 Apr 2023 at 15:24

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16 Mar 2023 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Telecommunications Framework" led by Jisc, a National Education and Research Network Provider, is now in the active stage. The framework covers transmission services such as leased circuits and dark fibre, with opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications services industry. The tender, using an open procedure, aims to establish framework agreements for managed transmission services and dark fibre. The deadline for responses has been extended to 24th April 2023, with a total contract value of GBP 8,000,000.

This tender by Jisc offers business growth opportunities for suppliers capable of providing telecommunications services, particularly those able to deliver managed transmission services and dark fibre. The framework agreement allows for a maximum of 10 participants, with potential suppliers ranging from large to small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract period includes initial terms of 2 years with possible extensions. Interested businesses must adhere to electronic and written submission methods, with bid validity required for 180 days. The standstill period post-award decision provides transparency and a chance for aggrieved parties to challenge the outcome.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telecommunications Framework

Notice Description

The framework agreements are for transmission services, including (but not limited to) leased circuits, dark fibre, wide area Ethernet and xDSL. Leased circuits and wide area Ethernet services are typically required at bandwidths of 1Gbit/s and above. Organisations entitled to use the Framework may wish to procure circuits with a range of bandwidths including lower bandwidth circuits. Whilst suppliers might be asked to supply lower bandwidth circuits on occasion entry to the framework will be limited to bidders that can supply a minimum of 1Gbit/s circuits. Bidders were invited to provide a response to one or both lots. Lot 1: Managed Transmission Services In Lot 1, JSL has established framework agreements with bidders that can supply managed transmission services. Lot 2: Dark Fibre In Lot 2, JSL has established framework agreements with bidders that can supply dark fibre.

Lot Information

Managed Circuits Only

In Lot 1, JSL has established framework agreements with bidders that can supply managed transmission services. 3 suppliers have been appointed to Lot 1. 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 Services may also be provided to other National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) internationally and onward to their respective customers, either directly or via GEANT. GEANT Home (geant.org)

Renewal: Initial term is 2 years followed by two extensions of 1 year, up to the maximum term of 4 years.

Dark Fibre

In Lot 2, JSL has established framework agreements with bidders that can supply dark fibre. 3 suppliers have been appointed to Lot 2. 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 Services may also be provided to other National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) internationally and onward to their respective customers, either directly or via GEANT. GEANT Home (geant.org)

Renewal: Initial term is 2 years followed by two extensions of 1 year, up to the maximum term of 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b37c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024952-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Jisc
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ITS Technology Group Limited

Neos Networks Limited

Telcom Networks Ltd

Further Information

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