--- title: "Session Border Controller Expansion" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043711" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043711" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043711.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043711.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "JISC SERVICES LTD" published: "2024-02-15" --- # Session Border Controller Expansion Buyer: JISC SERVICES LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043711 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043711) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043711.json) ## Summary Jisc Services Ltd, a UK-based public body, is inviting tenders for the "Session Border Controller Expansion" project in the telecommunications industry. The procurement process is currently in the planning and tender stage, with a deadline for the receipt of Expressions of Interest set for March 11, 2024. The aim is to expand the existing SBC offering to support hybrid/home working arrangements post-pandemic. Companies with demonstrable experience in telecommunications equipment and services are encouraged to participate. This tender by Jisc offers opportunities for businesses specializing in telecommunications, specifically Communications Service Providers (CSP), to engage in a selective procurement process. Vendors with expertise in providing hardware, services, and support for SBC solutions are well-suited for this opportunity. Interested parties can access the full tender details and submit their proposals electronically via the official portal provided by Jisc. The deadline for submission is March 1, 2024. ## Notice Jisc introduced Session Border Controller (SBC) as a Service to our members and customers following the Covid pandemic as a response to their needs, to facilitate the secure change from office to hybrid /home working. The aim of this RFI help inform the direction of expansion to the current SBC offering. We are keen to hear from Vendors who have demonstratable experience in this sector. ### Lot Information Lot 1 ***Please note this Prior Information Notice is also a request for information. Contract value and date do not reflect true values which at present are unknown*** Jisc introduced Session Border Controller (SBC) as a Service to our members and customers following the Covid pandemic as a response to their needs, to facilitate the secure change from office to hybrid /home working. This initiative has resulted in the investment of a highly resilient pair of carrier grade Oracle SBC 3900 devices hosted in Jisc Data Centres. The installation now provides a multi tenanted solution to it members and customers for the enablement of direct routing across IP networks. The service provides a gateway between private networks enabling VoIP telephony of Unified Communications solutions, such as (but not limited to) Microsoft Teams, to break out into the PSTN. Jisc are seeking to expand this service offering, and the purpose of this RFI is to gain information and knowledge from those in the marketplace who can provide hardware, associated services and support for Jisc's hosted Session Border Controller (SBC) as a service. This RFI will help inform the direction of expansion to the current SBC offering. We are keen to hear from Communications Service Providers (CSP) who have demonstratable experience in this sector. Please read the Request for Information document for full details, available FoC from our eTendering portal: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC Nb. You will need to register your company if not done so already, and formally express interest in this project, though this does not oblige you to respond. Responses and any clarification questions should be issued via the portal. Please read the Request for Information document for full details ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005102-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | JISC SERVICES LTD | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies ## Release History - 15 Feb 2024 at 14:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005102-2024 - 5 Feb 2024 at 09:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003641-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=77817&B=JISC - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC - https://www.jisc.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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