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title: "Fibre and Cellular Connectivity Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e46e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "JISC"
published: "2023-11-24"
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# Fibre and Cellular Connectivity Partner

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e46e

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## Summary

Jisc has completed the award process for the procurement of a partner for fibre and cellular connectivity solutions. The title of the tender is "Fibre and Cellular Connectivity Partner." It falls under the telecommunications services category. Jisc seeks a long-term partner with the capability to provide various connectivity solutions, including high-speed internet, Wi-Fi, and VoIP services. The procurement stage is completed, with the contract awarded to Sky on 14th September 2023, valued at £10 million.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications sector to collaborate with Jisc. Companies offering fibre-based and cellular connectivity services, including high-speed internet solutions and field support across the UK, are well-suited to compete. By meeting the technical and pricing criteria set by Jisc, suppliers can secure contracts for delivering a range of connectivity services as part of this partnership.

## Notice

Jisc has established an agreement with a single supplier to become the partner for Jisc for a portfolio of fibre-based and cellular connectivity solutions, including (but not limited to) the following: - 1Gbit/s fibre-based Janet connectivity plus cellular backup based on 5G capable hardware. - 10Gbit/s fibre-based Janet connectivity plus cellular backup based on 5G capable hardware. - xDSL internet connectivity plus cellular backup based on 5G capable hardware. - Cellular only internet connectivity based on 5G capable hardware. - SIM-only cellular services. - SD-WAN services - Guest Wi-Fi services. - Capability to provide 100Gbit/s services. - VoIP services. - National field force, able to deliver and support services in all areas of the UK. The successful bidder has the capability to provide all of these services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc has established an agreement with a single supplier to become the partner for Jisc for a portfolio of fibre-based and cellular connectivity solutions, including (but not limited to) the following: - 1Gbit/s fibre-based Janet connectivity plus cellular backup based on 5G capable hardware. - 10Gbit/s fibre-based Janet connectivity plus cellular backup based on 5G capable hardware. - xDSL internet connectivity plus cellular backup based on 5G capable hardware. - Cellular only internet connectivity based on 5G capable hardware. - SIM-only cellular services. - SD-WAN services - Guest Wi-Fi services. - Capability to provide 100Gbit/s services. - VoIP services. - National field force, able to deliver and support services in all areas of the UK. The successful bidder has the capability to provide all of these service s. The agreement will last for a maximum overall term of eight (8) years. The initial term will be 4 years with two further extensions of 2 years each, up to the maximum term of 8 years. Individual orders placed via the agreement may last for longer than the duration of the agreement. Jisc cannot guarantee and makes no representation concerning the level of expenditure through the agreement in any given year, however experience with previous agreements of this type indicates that up to PS10 million may be expended during the lifetime of the agreement. It should also be noted that there will be no minimum commitment of spend through this agreement either.

Renewal: The initial term will be 4 years with two further extensions of 2 years each, up to the maximum term of 8 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034761-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2023 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034761-2023
- 11 Aug 2023 at 10:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023537-2023
- 21 Jul 2023 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021171-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=71010&B=JISC
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175
- https://www.jisc.ac.uk

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