Tender

Network Solution Framework

  • JSL

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-014092

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-042ba8

Published 1 May 2024, 3:19pm



The closing date and time has been changed to:

11 June 2024, 12:00pm

See the change notice.

Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

JSL

4 Portwall Lane

Bristol

BS1 6NB

Contact

Juliette Daniel

Email

procurement@jisc.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

National registration number

05747339

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.jisc.ac.uk

Buyer's address

https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=81163&B=JISC

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=81163&B=JISC

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Network Solution Framework

Reference number

Proc2387

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 32420000 - Network equipment

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The framework agreement will be for the supply and support of a broad range of wired and Wi-Fi network equipment including devices with Firewall capabilities, low-end customer premises equipment (CPE), mid-range enterprise, and high-end carrier-class type equipment supporting up to 100 Gigabit Ethernet and above. It also covers converged network adapters, interface modules, transceivers, access points etc, associated ancillary goods including, but not limited to software, cabling and installation; and associated services including but not limited to development days, project management, resident engineer professional services and fully managed solutions.

This framework is open to organisations in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, as well as members of NRENs outside the UK.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £150,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Cisco

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32400000 - Networks
  • 32424000 - Network infrastructure

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework will run for an initial term of two years.

JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).

This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Extreme Networks

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32400000 - Networks
  • 32424000 - Network infrastructure

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework will run for an initial term of two years.

JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).

This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

HPE Aruba Networking

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32400000 - Networks
  • 32424000 - Network infrastructure

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework will run for an initial term of two years.

JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).

This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Juniper

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32400000 - Networks
  • 32424000 - Network infrastructure

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework will run for an initial term of two years.

JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).

This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Palo Alto

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32400000 - Networks
  • 32424000 - Network infrastructure

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework will run for an initial term of two years.

JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).

This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Fortinet

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32400000 - Networks
  • 32424000 - Network infrastructure

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework will run for an initial term of two years.

JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).

This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Infoblox

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32400000 - Networks
  • 32424000 - Network infrastructure

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework will run for an initial term of two years.

JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).

This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Netscout (8)

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32400000 - Networks
  • 32424000 - Network infrastructure

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework will run for an initial term of two years.

JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).

This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Nokia

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32400000 - Networks
  • 32424000 - Network infrastructure

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework will run for an initial term of two years.

JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).

This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Open Lot

Lot No

N/A

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32400000 - Networks
  • 32424000 - Network infrastructure

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the any other vendor (OEM) not specifically named in Lots 1-9.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The framework will run for an initial term of two years.

JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).

This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 100

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-000635

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Originally published as:

Date

31 May 2024

Local time

3:00pm

Changed to:

Date

11 June 2024

Local time

12:00pm

See the change notice.

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

31 May 2024

Local time

3:05pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

JSL

4 Portwall Lane

Bristol

BS1 6NA

Email

procurement@jisc.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

JSL

4 Portwall Lane

Bristol

BS1 6NB

Email

legal@jisc.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom