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title: "New Intersite Connection between BS34 8QN and BS3 2JT 10 Gbit/s for 5 year term to 2029"
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# New Intersite Connection between BS34 8QN and BS3 2JT 10 Gbit/s for 5 year term to 2029

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4beceeb-323a-45d3-a03f-da16fcf4ec84

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## Summary

The University Of The West Of England has completed a selective procurement process for a new intersite connection between BS34 8QN and BS3 2JT, with a 10 Gbit/s data transfer capacity, to be in effect from 2024 to 2029. The process resulted in an award valued at £37,573.35, utilising the JISC framework agreement. Located in Bristol, the higher education services category procurement had important tender dates concluding on 7th May 2024, with the contract period running from 8th May 2024 to 9th May 2024. The supplier, Jisc Services Limited, an SME based in Bristol, was confirmed on 7th May 2024.

This tender represents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in high-speed data connections, networking equipment, and related services within the higher education sector. Businesses capable of providing robust technical support and infrastructure to sustain a high-capacity data transfer system will find this contract beneficial for fostering long-term growth through sustained engagement with an established university. The procurement method, a call-off from a framework agreement, emphasises the need for competitive pricing and proven service quality.

## Notice

Framework used: JISC Framework New Intersite Connection between BS34 8QN and BS3 2JT at 10 Gbit/s for 5 year term to 2029 Annual Charge & Installation Charge

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7936ad89-ad00-44ce-ae00-97cd76f4dd2f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2024 - 9 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,573 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,573 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 08:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7936ad89-ad00-44ce-ae00-97cd76f4dd2f
- 20 Jun 2024 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7936ad89-ad00-44ce-ae00-97cd76f4dd2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7936ad89-ad00-44ce-ae00-97cd76f4dd2f
  4th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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