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title: "Network Equipment and Security Framework"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "JISC"
published: "2024-01-09"
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# Network Equipment and Security Framework

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc31559d-48e5-4fbb-bec6-9ae389c92afe

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Jisc, is planning a tender for a multi-supplier framework agreement titled "Network Equipment and Security Framework" in the Networks industry category. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with a budget of £146,000,000. The contract period is from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2028. The future notice date for this opportunity is January 30, 2024. The location for the procurement is DIDCOT, England.

This tender by Jisc for network equipment and security framework offers opportunities for businesses to supply, install, support, and maintain a wide range of network equipment. Businesses suited to compete include those experienced in providing wired and Wi-Fi network solutions with Firewall capabilities, VoIP products, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this open procedure procurement process.

## Notice

JSL wishes to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement to supply, install, support and maintain network equipment from a number of different manufacturers. 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, VoIP products, 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 and fully managed solutions. It is expected that specific Lots of the ITT will require vendor endorsement letters, please ensure that this is considered when the opportunity is published. Please register with our etendering portal as the opportunity will be published on there - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a412bb6-b7b4-4618-be28-88265fe6badf |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £146,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0SG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2024 at 12:36 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a412bb6-b7b4-4618-be28-88265fe6badf
- 21 Dec 2023 at 09:18 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a412bb6-b7b4-4618-be28-88265fe6badf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a412bb6-b7b4-4618-be28-88265fe6badf
  9th January 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC

## Provenance

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