Tender

Network Solution Framework

JSL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

14 Jun 2024 at 16:04

TenderUpdate

21 May 2024 at 07:49

Tender

01 May 2024 at 14:19

Planning

09 Jan 2024 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation JSL is seeking to establish a Network Solution Framework for the supply and support of a wide range of network equipment. This includes products with Firewall capabilities, various customer premises equipment, and carrier-class equipment supporting high-speed Ethernet. The framework is open to organisations in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, as well as members of NRENs outside the UK. The tender deadline has been extended until Monday 17th June at 12:00. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase with an active status.

This tender for the Network Solution Framework provides opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and support of network equipment, software, cabling, and installation services. Companies specialising in network equipment, technology infrastructure, and related services would be well-suited to compete. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers, presenting a chance for businesses to engage in long-term contracts and potentially grow their presence in the network equipment market.

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Notice Title

Network Solution Framework

Notice Description

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 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, resident engineer professional services and fully managed solutions. This framework is open to organisations in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, as well as members of NRENs outside the UK.

Lot Information

Cisco

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial term of two years. JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1). This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

Extreme Networks

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial term of two years. JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1). This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

HPE Aruba Networking

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial term of two years. JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1). This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

Juniper

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial term of two years. JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1). This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

Palo Alto

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial term of two years. JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1). This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

Fortinet

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial term of two years. JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1). This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

Infoblox

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial term of two years. JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1). This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

Netscout (8)

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial term of two years. JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1). This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

Nokia

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial term of two years. JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1). This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

Open Lot

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the any other vendor (OEM) not specifically named in Lots 1-9.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial term of two years. JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1). This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042ba8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018530-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32420000 - Network equipment

32424000 - Network infrastructure

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
14 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 2024Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JSL
Additional Buyers

JISC

Contact Name
Juliette Daniel
Contact Email
juliette.daniel@jisc.ac.uk, procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7305061901

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0SG
Post Town
Oxford
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

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