---
title: "Network Equipment Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eb48"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "JISC"
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# Network Equipment Framework Agreement

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eb48

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## Summary

Jisc, a leading UK-based provider of digital resources and technology solutions for education and research, is currently in the Award stage of the procurement process for the Network Equipment Framework Agreement. This procurement, titled "Network Equipment Framework Agreement," falls under the industry category of "Network equipment" (CPV code 32420000) and pertains to the procurement of goods. The primary delivery location specified is within the UK. Noteworthy dates include the signing of the contract on 30th September 2019, and the contract period extending for a total duration of 2040 days. This agreement encompasses a range of suppliers to fulfil the requirements defined in the framework agreement.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in network equipment to engage in a significant, long-term contract with a value of approximately £172.5 million GBP. Companies well-suited to benefit from this opportunity range from large-scale network equipment suppliers to SMEs with capabilities in delivering robust network solutions. Potential bidders should possess a strong track record in supplying similar goods and be ready to cater to extensive delivery requirements across the UK. The extension of the framework agreement ensures continued business engagement and opportunities within the technology infrastructure segment, aligning with strategic procurement goals and the operational needs of Jisc.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see notice 2020/S 017-036340 and Section II.2.4 above

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008633-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £172,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | 29 |
| Supplier names | AIT PARTNERSHIP GROUP; AMPITO; AXIANS NETWORKS; CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; CDW; CIRCLE IT SOLUTIONS (UK; DELL; EPIC NETWORK SUPPORT; EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE; FREEDOM COMMUNICATIONS (UK; GBICS.COM; IGX GLOBAL; IP PERFORMANCE; JISC; KHIPU NETWORKS; LAN3; LOGICALIS; NETCONNECTION SYSTEMS; PHOENIX DATACOM; REDINET; ROC TECHNOLOGIES; SOFTCAT; SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES (SCC; STONE COMPUTERS; SWITCHSHOP; TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP; XCHANGING GLOBAL INSURANCE SOLUTIONS LTD (DATA INTEGRATION; XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 08:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008633-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:036340-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175
- https://www.jisc.ac.uk

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