--- title: "Ciena equipment, support and maintenance" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a43e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a43e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a43e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a43e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "JISC" published: "2026-05-26" --- # Ciena equipment, support and maintenance Buyer: JISC Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a43e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a43e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a43e.json) ## Summary JISC, the buying organisation, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Ciena equipment, support and maintenance," focusing on the category of services related to networks and maintenance of data network equipment. The location for this procurement process is the United Kingdom, and the planned contract period is set to begin on 1st July 2028 and end on 30th June 2034. This notice highlights transparency and market awareness but does not initiate a procurement process. Key dates are provisional, with a future notice date set for 7th March 2028. JISC, a sub-central government public authority, will manage the undertaking of any future processes in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. This upcoming tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in networking services and data network equipment maintenance to align themselves with a reputable public sector entity. Companies that have existing framework agreements could find this a fitting chance to expand their reach and secure long-term contracts. The evolving nature of the procurement details means businesses should remain adaptable but nonetheless proactive in anticipation of formal procurement activities and potential tenders by ensuring registration on JISC's e-procurement systems. This proactive engagement will be crucial in seizing opportunities once procurement activities advance. ## Notice Jisc operates Ciena equipment as part of the Janet Network infrastructure. From late 2026 we will be exploring options for the supply of equipment, support and maintenance provisions. 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/049021-2026 | | 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 | 26 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Mar 2028 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2028 - 30 Jun 2034 | | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks - 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment ## Release History - 26 May 2026 at 15:16 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049021-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049021-2026 26th 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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