Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
JSL
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
Contact
Juliette Daniel
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
05747339
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
JSL
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
Country
United Kingdom