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title: "Telecommunications Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b37c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "JISC"
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# Telecommunications Framework

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b37c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Telecommunications Framework" led by Jisc, a National Education and Research Network Provider, is now in the active stage. The framework covers transmission services such as leased circuits and dark fibre, with opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications services industry. The tender, using an open procedure, aims to establish framework agreements for managed transmission services and dark fibre. The deadline for responses has been extended to 24th April 2023, with a total contract value of GBP 8,000,000.

This tender by Jisc offers business growth opportunities for suppliers capable of providing telecommunications services, particularly those able to deliver managed transmission services and dark fibre. The framework agreement allows for a maximum of 10 participants, with potential suppliers ranging from large to small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract period includes initial terms of 2 years with possible extensions. Interested businesses must adhere to electronic and written submission methods, with bid validity required for 180 days. The standstill period post-award decision provides transparency and a chance for aggrieved parties to challenge the outcome.

## Notice

The framework agreements are for transmission services, including (but not limited to) leased circuits, dark fibre, wide area Ethernet and xDSL. Leased circuits and wide area Ethernet services are typically required at bandwidths of 1Gbit/s and above. Organisations entitled to use the Framework may wish to procure circuits with a range of bandwidths including lower bandwidth circuits. Whilst suppliers might be asked to supply lower bandwidth circuits on occasion entry to the framework will be limited to bidders that can supply a minimum of 1Gbit/s circuits. Bidders were invited to provide a response to one or both lots. Lot 1: Managed Transmission Services In Lot 1, JSL has established framework agreements with bidders that can supply managed transmission services. Lot 2: Dark Fibre In Lot 2, JSL has established framework agreements with bidders that can supply dark fibre.

### Lot Information

Managed Circuits Only

In Lot 1, JSL has established framework agreements with bidders that can supply managed transmission services. 3 suppliers have been appointed to Lot 1. The scope of the framework covers purchases by JSL, Jisc, any Jisc subsidiaries and its members. It also covers purchases by Higher Education institutions, Further Education and Specialist Colleges Research Council establishments in the UK, Charities and Third sector organisations, and by any other organisations connected to or eligible to connect to the Janet network, including Local Authorities, Regional Broadband Consortia, or other bodies whose core purpose is the support or advancement of further or higher education or of research. Many of the above organisations are members of higher and further education purchasing consortia. These consortia are independent organisations that provide a wide range of collaborative purchase agreements to their member institutions. Any member of one of these consortia will be eligible to purchase from this framework by virtue of its membership, as will members of any other similar purchasing consortium in higher or further education that might be formed during the lifetime of the framework. Membership lists for existing higher and further education purchasing consortia may be found at: https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members http://www.neupc.ac.uk/members http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEAnet - Who We Are Services may also be provided to other National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) internationally and onward to their respective customers, either directly or via GEANT. GEANT Home (geant.org)

Renewal: Initial term is 2 years followed by two extensions of 1 year, up to the maximum term of 4 years.

Dark Fibre

In Lot 2, JSL has established framework agreements with bidders that can supply dark fibre. 3 suppliers have been appointed to Lot 2. The scope of the framework covers purchases by JSL, Jisc, any Jisc subsidiaries and its members. It also covers purchases by Higher Education institutions, Further Education and Specialist Colleges Research Council establishments in the UK, Charities and Third sector organisations, and by any other organisations connected to or eligible to connect to the Janet network, including Local Authorities, Regional Broadband Consortia, or other bodies whose core purpose is the support or advancement of further or higher education or of research. Many of the above organisations are members of higher and further education purchasing consortia. These consortia are independent organisations that provide a wide range of collaborative purchase agreements to their member institutions. Any member of one of these consortia will be eligible to purchase from this framework by virtue of its membership, as will members of any other similar purchasing consortium in higher or further education that might be formed during the lifetime of the framework. Membership lists for existing higher and further education purchasing consortia may be found at: https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members http://www.neupc.ac.uk/members http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEAnet - Who We Are Services may also be provided to other National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) internationally and onward to their respective customers, either directly or via GEANT. GEANT Home (geant.org)

Renewal: Initial term is 2 years followed by two extensions of 1 year, up to the maximum term of 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024952-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | £8,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ITS TECHNOLOGY GROUP; NEOS NETWORKS; TELCOM NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2023 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024952-2023
- 6 Apr 2023 at 14:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010214-2023
- 16 Mar 2023 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007702-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
- http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/
- http://www.neupc.ac.uk/members
- http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=62086&B=JISC
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175
- https://www.jisc.ac.uk
- https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members

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