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JANET Access at 20Gbit/s John Innes Centre and Jisc eduroam Visitor Access (eVA) service

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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16 Sep 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of East Anglia, located at Norwich Research Park, Norwich, concerns the "JANET Access at 20Gbit/s John Innes Centre and Jisc eduroam Visitor Access (eVA) service." It falls within the services category and involves regions in the UK, particularly UKH15. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, without competition, below the threshold. The contract was awarded to JISC Services Limited on 5th September 2025, with the formal signing occurring on 4th September 2025. This contract is valued at £78,000 and is set to remain active until 31st July 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in internet network and provider services, as it includes a 20Gbit/s redundant link for resilient internet connections. Organisations specialising in internet network infrastructure, especially those capable of offering robust network solutions, could find valuable business growth in similar future procurement activities. Large-scale providers with experience in delivering high-capacity internet services will be particularly well-suited to meet the demands of such contracts, given the technical nature and scope of the project. Engaging with institutions like the University of East Anglia can bolster a provider's profile and lead to sustained service partnerships.

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Notice Title

JANET Access at 20Gbit/s John Innes Centre and Jisc eduroam Visitor Access (eVA) service

Notice Description

20Gbit/s redundant link in case or primary network link issues or failure. This is our resilient internet connection. Eduroam Visitor Access provides free wi-fi to UEA business lead events and/or visitors

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057040-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

72410000 - Provider services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

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