Scope
Reference
UKRI-5282
Description
This procurement provides secure, cost-effective Netpaths connectivity to STFC via the JANET network. The services support critical international research collaborations, including high-capacity links for the Worldwide LHC Computing Grid and the LOFAR radio astronomy programme.
Contract 1. UKRI-5282 Provision of Netpaths to STFC
Supplier
Contract value
- £750,000 excluding VAT
- £900,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
17 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 30 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 January 2026 to 31 July 2029
- 3 years, 6 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
JISC Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYD-1575-ZHXX
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
United Kingdom
Email: accountsreceivable@jisc.ac.uk
Website: http://www.jisc.ac.uk
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. UKRI-5282 Provision of Netpaths to STFC
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: STFC Procurement
Telephone: +44 1793442000
Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government