Official UK procurement notice
Network Solution Framework · UK public procurement notice
Authority: JSL·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought10 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe 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.
CPV: Network equipment · Network infrastructure · Networks
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 100 suppliers
Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure
10 lots · no lot values publishedLot #1CiscoRenewal
Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.
Lot #2Extreme NetworksRenewal
Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.
Lot #3HPE Aruba NetworkingRenewal
Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.
Lot #4JuniperRenewal
Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.
Lot #5Palo AltoRenewal
Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.
Lot #6FortinetRenewal
Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.
Lot #7InfobloxRenewal
Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.
Lot #8Netscout (8)Renewal
Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.
Lot #9NokiaRenewal
Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.
Lot #10Open LotRenewal
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.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- “Network Solution Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 100 suppliers, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes
- First published
- 9 Jan 2024, 12:47 GMT
- Last source update
- 14 Jun 2024, 17:04 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 31 May 2024 – …
- Authority reference
Proc2387- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-018530- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-042ba8Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 31 May 2024, 15:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 31 May 2024, 15:05 BST
Timeline
31 May 2024 → 30 Jun 2024 · 4 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown31 May 2024, 15:00 BST
- Bids opened31 May 2024, 15:05 BST
- Notice published14 Jun 2024, 17:04 BST
- Next notice expected30 Jun 2024, 00:00 BST
Notice history
5 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 1 May 2024- Published value published: £150,000,0001 May 2024, 15:19 BST
- Status changed to active1 May 2024, 15:19 BST
- Procurement method changed1 May 2024, 15:19 BST
- Deadline published: 31 May 2024, 15:00 BST1 May 2024, 15:19 BST
- Buyer details updated1 May 2024, 15:19 BST
Published amendments (2 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineIV.2.2 | 31 May 2024 | 11 Jun 2024 | +11 d |
The tender deadline has been extended until 11th June 2024 12:00 Midday.
Tender deadline extended until Monday 17 June 12:00 (noon).
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2024-01: 1 release · 9 Jan 2024
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- JiscContracting authorityBody governed by public lawEducation
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.