Award

Network Equipment Framework Agreement

JISC

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Summary of the contracting process

Jisc, a leading UK-based provider of digital resources and technology solutions for education and research, is currently in the Award stage of the procurement process for the Network Equipment Framework Agreement. This procurement, titled "Network Equipment Framework Agreement," falls under the industry category of "Network equipment" (CPV code 32420000) and pertains to the procurement of goods. The primary delivery location specified is within the UK. Noteworthy dates include the signing of the contract on 30th September 2019, and the contract period extending for a total duration of 2040 days. This agreement encompasses a range of suppliers to fulfil the requirements defined in the framework agreement.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in network equipment to engage in a significant, long-term contract with a value of approximately £172.5 million GBP. Companies well-suited to benefit from this opportunity range from large-scale network equipment suppliers to SMEs with capabilities in delivering robust network solutions. Potential bidders should possess a strong track record in supplying similar goods and be ready to cater to extensive delivery requirements across the UK. The extension of the framework agreement ensures continued business engagement and opportunities within the technology infrastructure segment, aligning with strategic procurement goals and the operational needs of Jisc.

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Notice Title

Network Equipment Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see notice 2020/S 017-036340 and Section II.2.4 above

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008633-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£172,500,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Juliette Daniel
Contact Email
procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2081482444

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
29
Supplier Names

AIT PARTNERSHIP GROUP

AMPITO

AXIANS NETWORKS

CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

CDW

CIRCLE IT SOLUTIONS (UK

DELL

EPIC NETWORK SUPPORT

EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE

FREEDOM COMMUNICATIONS (UK

GBICS.COM

IGX GLOBAL

IP PERFORMANCE

JISC

KHIPU NETWORKS

LAN3

LOGICALIS

NETCONNECTION SYSTEMS

PHOENIX DATACOM

REDINET

ROC TECHNOLOGIES

SOFTCAT

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES (SCC

STONE COMPUTERS

SWITCHSHOP

TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP

XCHANGING GLOBAL INSURANCE SOLUTIONS LTD (DATA INTEGRATION

XMA

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