--- title: "Telecommunications Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06920f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06920f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06920f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06920f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "JISC" published: "2026-05-06" --- # Telecommunications Framework Buyer: JISC Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06920f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06920f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06920f.json) ## Summary The public procurement process, initiated by JISC, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom, focuses on a Telecommunications Framework. This framework seeks to provide managed transmission services and dark fibre services. The industry category falls under Telecommunications equipment and supplies, and Telecommunications services, with the contract period planned from 14th September 2027 to 13th September 2029. The current stage of procurement is in the planning phase, and it involves a framework agreement. Although no firm commitment to a procurement process is yet in place, key dates mentioned include a future notice to be issued on 1st June 2027, dependent on internal approvals and funding availability. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those offering transmission and dark fibre services. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive telecommunications solutions may find this tender advantageous due to the framework agreement structure, which can often lead to long-term partnerships and repeated business. Businesses with a robust understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape, including compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, are well-positioned to benefit. As JISC may also consider existing frameworks as potential avenues, registered suppliers are advised to maintain strong profiles on Jisc’s e-procurement portal. ## Notice The Telecommunications Framework provides both managed transmission services and dark fibre services. As part of its ongoing options appraisal, Jisc is exploring the structure and scope of this framework. Jisc may utilise any remaining extension options available within the current framework arrangements. *This notice is issued for transparency and advance market awareness only. It does not constitute the commencement of a procurement process, an invitation to tender, or a commitment by Jisc to procure any goods, services, or works. *Any contract values stated in this notice are indicative only and subject to change. Final values may differ materially depending on funding availability, scope refinement, and internal approvals. *All dates and timelines included in this notice are provisional and subject to change at the discretion of Jisc. They should be treated as indicative only. No reliance should be placed on these dates for business or resource planning. Jisc reserves the right to exercise any extension options permitted under existing contractual or framework arrangements, which may impact or delay the future procurement activity referenced in this notice. *The scope of the potential procurement described is indicative only and may be amended, expanded, reduced, or withdrawn entirely prior to any formal procurement process. Any reference to potential re procurement is indicative only and does not represent a commitment to re tender existing arrangements or to replace any current supplier. Jisc will assess the possible use of existing frameworks as a route to market, opposed to a new procurement process. *Any future procurement is subject to internal approvals, governance processes, and the availability of funding. While Jisc has taken reasonable care in preparing this notice, it does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. *To ensure fairness and transparency, suppliers are asked not to contact Jisc or submit expressions of interest in relation to this notice. Any future procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and advertised via Jisc's e-procurement systems. Suppliers should ensure they are registered on the Jisc portal: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041344-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Sep 2027 - 13 Sep 2029 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 64200000 - Telecommunications services ## Release History - 6 May 2026 at 08:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041344-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041344-2026 6th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.jisc.ac.uk/ - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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