---
title: "UKRI-4877 Renewal of LHCOPN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050949"
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# UKRI-4877 Renewal of LHCOPN

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050949

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority within sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the LHCOPN circuit link between RAL and CERN. The contract was awarded through a direct award method to Jisc Services Limited, based in Bristol, UK. This process, underpinned by the legal basis 2023/54, focuses on the industry category of electrical circuits, with significant technical requirements met exclusively by Jisc due to their exclusive network infrastructure. This contract commenced on 20th May 2025 and will remain active until 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £143,590.80. The procurement stage is now complete, indicating the transition from tender to contract award.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing highly technical and niche infrastructure support, particularly within the realm of dedicated network and research infrastructure services. Companies that have similar unique capabilities and technical competencies like Jisc, especially National Research and Education Networks (NRENs), would be ideal candidates for future opportunities of this nature. This contract not only demonstrates the potential for procuring specialised services but also underscores the importance of strategic partnerships in enhancing national research initiatives.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the ongoing circuit link that provides the LHCOPN connection between RAL and CERN. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=951532728

### Procurement Information

JISC is the UK's designated NREN, operating the JANET network under a government mandate to support UK research infrastructure. The technical requirements of the GridPP Tier-1 site depend on JANET's dedicated infrastructure and JISC's unique peering agreements with other European NRENs -- which cannot be replicated by commercial providers. Therefore, JISC is the only provider capable of delivering the connectivity to the necessary specifications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023277-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,659 |
| Contracts value | £119,659 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31681300 - Electrical circuits

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 13:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023277-2025
- 8 May 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019820-2025
- 29 Apr 2025 at 13:40 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017655-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023277-2025
  20th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019820-2025
  8th May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017655-2025
  29th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=951532728
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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