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# Network Solution Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/network-solution-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-042ba8). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** JSL: "Network Solution Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £150,000,000. 10 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 31 May 2024, 15:00 BST. Published submission portal: uk.eu-supply.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [JSL](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/jsl-GB-FTS-112648)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £150,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 31 May 2024 at 15:00 BST
- **Lots:** 10
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Network equipment, Network infrastructure, Networks
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-042ba8`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/network-solution-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-042ba8#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [uk.eu-supply.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.eu-supply.com%2Fapp%2Frfq%2Frwlentrance_s.asp%3FPID%3D81163%26B%3DJISC)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/network-solution-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-042ba8#participate

## 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.

## Lots (10)
### Lot 1: Cisco
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 32400000, 32424000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

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

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Extreme Networks
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 32400000, 32424000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

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

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: HPE Aruba Networking
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 32400000, 32424000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

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

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Juniper
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 32400000, 32424000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

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

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Palo Alto
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 32400000, 32424000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

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

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 6: Fortinet
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 32400000, 32424000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

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

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 7: Infoblox
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 32400000, 32424000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

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

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 8: Netscout (8)
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 32400000, 32424000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

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

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 9: Nokia
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 32400000, 32424000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

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

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot N/A: Open Lot
- **Lot id:** `N/A`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 32400000, 32424000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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.

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F018530-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-06-14T16:04:08.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-23T12:33:58.329Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-042ba8