Planning

Juniper support contract

JISC

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06 May 2026 at 08:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves JISC, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, UK, as the buying organisation. The tender is in the planning stage for a "Juniper support contract", focused on providing support services for the Juniper estate at JISC. The procurement falls under the "services" industry category, specifically helpdesk and support services, and it is planned to take place within the UK. The planned contract period is from 1st July 2028 to 30th June 2030, with a future notice date anticipated on 1st April 2028. It is important to note that this is a pipeline notice intended for market awareness and does not yet indicate an open tender process.

This upcoming procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in support services, particularly those with experience in managing and providing helpdesk services for specialised equipment like Juniper networks. Companies that have existing framework agreements with JISC or have previously provided similar services will find themselves well-positioned once the formal procurement process is initiated. The advance notice allows potential suppliers to prepare for a future tender, ensuring that they are registered on JISC's e-procurement system and are compliant with any relevant standards or frameworks. The details regarding the final procurement process, including the scope and funding considerations, are subject to internal reviews by JISC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Juniper support contract

Notice Description

Support services for the Juniper estate at Jisc. As part of its ongoing options appraisal, Jisc is exploring the scope of this contract and the potential use of existing framework agreements. Jisc may utilise any remaining extension options available within the current contractual arrangements. *This notice is issued for transparency and advance market awareness only. It does not constitute the commencement of a procurement process, an invitation to tender, or a commitment by Jisc to procure any goods, services, or works. *Any contract values stated in this notice are indicative only and subject to change. Final values may differ materially depending on funding availability, scope refinement, and internal approvals. *All dates and timelines included in this notice are provisional and subject to change at the discretion of Jisc. They should be treated as indicative only. No reliance should be placed on these dates for business or resource planning. Jisc reserves the right to exercise any extension options permitted under existing contractual or framework arrangements, which may impact or delay the future procurement activity referenced in this notice. *The scope of the potential procurement described is indicative only and may be amended, expanded, reduced, or withdrawn entirely prior to any formal procurement process. Any reference to potential re procurement is indicative only and does not represent a commitment to re tender existing arrangements or to replace any current supplier. Jisc will assess the possible use of existing frameworks as a route to market, opposed to a new procurement process. *Any future procurement is subject to internal approvals, governance processes, and the availability of funding. While Jisc has taken reasonable care in preparing this notice, it does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. *To ensure fairness and transparency, suppliers are asked not to contact Jisc or submit expressions of interest in relation to this notice. Any future procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and advertised via Jisc's e-procurement systems. Suppliers should ensure they are registered on the Jisc portal: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06920c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041337-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20282 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2028 - 30 Jun 2030 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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