Award

Fibre and Cellular Connectivity Partner

JISC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2023 at 09:35

TenderUpdate

11 Aug 2023 at 10:06

Tender

21 Jul 2023 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc has completed the award process for the procurement of a partner for fibre and cellular connectivity solutions. The title of the tender is "Fibre and Cellular Connectivity Partner." It falls under the telecommunications services category. Jisc seeks a long-term partner with the capability to provide various connectivity solutions, including high-speed internet, Wi-Fi, and VoIP services. The procurement stage is completed, with the contract awarded to Sky on 14th September 2023, valued at £10 million.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications sector to collaborate with Jisc. Companies offering fibre-based and cellular connectivity services, including high-speed internet solutions and field support across the UK, are well-suited to compete. By meeting the technical and pricing criteria set by Jisc, suppliers can secure contracts for delivering a range of connectivity services as part of this partnership.

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Notice Title

Fibre and Cellular Connectivity Partner

Notice Description

Jisc has established an agreement with a single supplier to become the partner for Jisc for a portfolio of fibre-based and cellular connectivity solutions, including (but not limited to) the following: - 1Gbit/s fibre-based Janet connectivity plus cellular backup based on 5G capable hardware. - 10Gbit/s fibre-based Janet connectivity plus cellular backup based on 5G capable hardware. - xDSL internet connectivity plus cellular backup based on 5G capable hardware. - Cellular only internet connectivity based on 5G capable hardware. - SIM-only cellular services. - SD-WAN services - Guest Wi-Fi services. - Capability to provide 100Gbit/s services. - VoIP services. - National field force, able to deliver and support services in all areas of the UK. The successful bidder has the capability to provide all of these services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc has established an agreement with a single supplier to become the partner for Jisc for a portfolio of fibre-based and cellular connectivity solutions, including (but not limited to) the following: - 1Gbit/s fibre-based Janet connectivity plus cellular backup based on 5G capable hardware. - 10Gbit/s fibre-based Janet connectivity plus cellular backup based on 5G capable hardware. - xDSL internet connectivity plus cellular backup based on 5G capable hardware. - Cellular only internet connectivity based on 5G capable hardware. - SIM-only cellular services. - SD-WAN services - Guest Wi-Fi services. - Capability to provide 100Gbit/s services. - VoIP services. - National field force, able to deliver and support services in all areas of the UK. The successful bidder has the capability to provide all of these service s. The agreement will last for a maximum overall term of eight (8) years. The initial term will be 4 years with two further extensions of 2 years each, up to the maximum term of 8 years. Individual orders placed via the agreement may last for longer than the duration of the agreement. Jisc cannot guarantee and makes no representation concerning the level of expenditure through the agreement in any given year, however experience with previous agreements of this type indicates that up to PS10 million may be expended during the lifetime of the agreement. It should also be noted that there will be no minimum commitment of spend through this agreement either.

Renewal: The initial term will be 4 years with two further extensions of 2 years each, up to the maximum term of 8 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e46e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034761-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20232 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Rachael Littlejohns
Contact Email
procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

SKY

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