Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Jisc Services Ltd
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
Contact
Rachael Littlejohns
Telephone
+44 3003002212
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
Jisc Services Ltd
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Network equipment framework agreement
Reference number
Proc0035 / 2023-500175
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 32420000 - Network equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Network Equipment Framework Agreement
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
This framework was established as a multi-supplier framework agreement to enable JSL and other scoped organisations to purchase network equipment plus any required support services.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
48
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years
The original duration of this framework was for an initial 2 years with the possibility of extension for up to a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance (48 months in total). Further the notcice XXX/xxxxxxx notice). JSL are further extending this framework for a further five (5) months untiil 31 October. See section VII.2) of this modification notice for the justification.
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.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2020/S 017-036340
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
All as per 2020/S 017-036340
Lot No
All as per 2020/S 017-036340
Title
All lots as per 2020/S 017-036340
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
30 September 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(1) (11) (36) Ampito Ltd
Hove
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(2) (20) (30) (41) (60) IGXGlobal UK Ltd
Canterbury
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(3) Phoenix Datacom Ltd
Aylesbury
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(4) (47) ROC Technologies Ltd
Newbury
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(5) (48) (58) Logicalis UK Ltd
Slough
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(6) (16) (26) (42) (50) CDW Ltd
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(7) (14) (52) Specialist Computer Centres (SCC) PLC
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(8) Stone Computers Ltd
Stafford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(9) (18) (23) XMA Ltd
Nottingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(10) Netconnection Systems Ltd
Croydon
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(12) Xchanging Global Insurance Solutions Ltd (Data Integration)
Aldershot
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(13) (33) (39) (46) LAN3 Ltd
Witney
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(15) (25) CAE Technology Services Ltd
Watford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(17) (28) (43) Softcat PLC
Marlow
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(19) (29) (31) (59) (63) Axians Network Ltd
Basingstoke
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(21) (38) IP Performance Ltd
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(22) Telent Technology Services Ltd
Warwick
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(24) (35) (57) (61) Khipu Networks Ltd
Fleet
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(27) (51) European Electronique Ltd
Enysham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(32) AIT Partnership Group Ltd
Wokingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(34) Freedom Communications (UK) Ltd
Lincoln
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(37) (44) Circle IT Solutions Ltd
Cardiff
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(40) (53) Switchshop Ltd
Hitchin
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(45) Dell Corporation Ltd
Bracknell
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(49) (54) The Networking People (TNP) Ltd
Lancaster
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(55) GBICS.COM Ltd
Cirencester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(56) (62) XChanging Global Insurance Solutions Ltd
Aldershot
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(64) EPic Network Support Ltd
Luton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
(65) Redinet Ltd
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £140,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This framework was previously extended (see modification notice: 2023-500175)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Jisc
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NA
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Jisc
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
Telephone
+44 3003002212
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Jisc
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
Telephone
+44 3003002212
Country
United Kingdom
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 32420000 - Network equipment
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
Please see notice 2020/S 017-036340 and Section II.2.4 above.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
61
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
The initial expiration of this agreement was 31 September 2023.
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£140,000,000
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Please see Section V.
Please see Section V.
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
We have extended for a period of 8 months to allow for the re-procurement of this framework, following an abandonment decision in November 2023.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee.
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
Modification need brought about by the time taken to run procurement (Proc2023/ 019/S 010-018219) and then the sudden abandonment of the retendering process. The award of the Network equipment and security framework (Proc2023) was formally done 12/09/23; all bidders were informed of their respective outcomes. Following the commencement of the standstill period Jisc received queries bidders citing concerns. Jisc took some time to analyse and understand the questions raised by bidders and concluded that whilst the ITT was structured and based on objective grounds, some elements resulted in potentially unreasonable results. After careful consideration, Jisc made use of the right reserved for itself in its ITT (Proc2023) to not award a contract to any of the bidders, and to abandon this procurement process. The extension under existing terms is to ensure stability for Jisc’s member organisations (see Section II.2.4, 2020/S 017-036340) whilst a retender is completed.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £120,000,000
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £155,000,000