Planning

Ciena equipment, support and maintenance

JISC

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 15:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

JISC, the buying organisation, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Ciena equipment, support and maintenance," focusing on the category of services related to networks and maintenance of data network equipment. The location for this procurement process is the United Kingdom, and the planned contract period is set to begin on 1st July 2028 and end on 30th June 2034. This notice highlights transparency and market awareness but does not initiate a procurement process. Key dates are provisional, with a future notice date set for 7th March 2028. JISC, a sub-central government public authority, will manage the undertaking of any future processes in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.

This upcoming tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in networking services and data network equipment maintenance to align themselves with a reputable public sector entity. Companies that have existing framework agreements could find this a fitting chance to expand their reach and secure long-term contracts. The evolving nature of the procurement details means businesses should remain adaptable but nonetheless proactive in anticipation of formal procurement activities and potential tenders by ensuring registration on JISC's e-procurement systems. This proactive engagement will be crucial in seizing opportunities once procurement activities advance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ciena equipment, support and maintenance

Notice Description

Jisc operates Ciena equipment as part of the Janet Network infrastructure. From late 2026 we will be exploring options for the supply of equipment, support and maintenance provisions. 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-06a43e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049021-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Mar 20282 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2028 - 30 Jun 2034 Over 5 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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