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Official UK procurement notice

Network Solution Framework · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Jisc Services Limited (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement27 lotsGoodsOpen procedure
Sectors: Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment (32) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£160,000,000total for 27 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 10 Dec 2024awarded 31 May 2025
Lots 27see the lot list below

What is being bought27 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The framework agreement is for 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.

CPV: Network equipment

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
5 bids received · 25 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (27)Procurement structure

25 of 27 loaded on this page

Showing the first 25 of 27 published lots; the full list is in the JSON and Markdown mirrors of this notice. 27 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lot.

Lot #1CiscoCancelled

The framework agreement will is for 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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #2ExtremeCancelled

The framework agreement will is for 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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #3HPE ArubaCancelled

The framework agreement will is for 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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #4JuniperCancelled

The framework agreement will is for 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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #5Palo AltoCancelled

The framework agreement will is for 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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #6FortinetCancelled

The framework agreement will is for 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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #7Infoblox

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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #8Netscout

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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #9Nokia

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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #10Adtran

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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #11Arista

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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #12BlueCAT

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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #13Efficient IP

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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #14FlexOptic

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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #15Forescout

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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #16GBICS

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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #17Gigamon

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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #18Ivanti Pulse Secure

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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #19Alcatel Lucent

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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #20Ruckus

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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #21SmartOptics

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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #22Vertiv

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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #23Wallix

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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #24Precision Optical Technologies

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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment
Lot #25Switch SFP

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.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework will run for an initial term of two years with the possibility of extending the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).Variant bids: not allowed
32420000 Network equipment

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

LotQualityPriceSplit
1 · Cisco70%30%
2 · Extreme70%30%
3 · HPE Aruba70%30%
4 · Juniper70%30%
5 · Palo Alto70%30%
6 · Fortinet70%30%
Lot 7-26100%—
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 3 points.
  • “Network Solution Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
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
No (one-off requirement)
First published
4 Nov 2024, 15:04 GMT
Last source update
16 Jun 2025, 12:17 BST
Award evaluation window
10 Dec 2024 – …
Authority reference
Proc2719
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-032554
Classification (CPV)
Network equipment
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b3c4 Find a Tender
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 article 91 provides for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court(England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

Publisher note: The scope of the framework covers purchases by public sector organisations, including but not limited to the following: Higher Education institutions Further Education institutions Consortiums and any other Organisation or Body whose core purpose is the support or advancement of further or higher education or of research. Schools and colleges including Specialist Colleges Multi Academy Trusts and other such organisations established and acting on behalf Schools and Colleges Research councils and other such organisations (including those established for the provision of both education and research) Charities and Third sector organisations Local Authorities Housing Associations NHS bodies and bodies acting on behalf of the NHS Emergency services and bodies acting on behalf of the NHS Regional Broadband Consortia and any other the organisations connected to or eligible to connect to the Janet network. JSL, Jisc, any Jisc subsidiaries and its members. Any other wider public sector organisation. This framework is open to organisations in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, as well as members of NRENs outside the UK. Many of the above organisations are members of higher and further education purchasing consortia. These consortia are independent organisations that provide a wide range of collaborative purchase agreements to their member institutions. Any member of one of these consortia will be eligible to purchase from this framework by virtue of its membership, as will members of any other similar purchasing consortium in higher or further education that might be formed during the lifetime of the framework. The Framework is available for use by any National Research and Education Network (NREN) and the community it serves where the NREN has either a direct connection to Janet or the NREN is a member at any time during the period of this framework, or the consortium that operates GÉANT. GÉANT is the pan-European research and education network that interconnects Europe’s NRENs. A list of members of the GÉANT consortium (GÉANT Partners) may be found at the URL below. GÉANT may also use this framework. The framework is available for use by HEAnet, its subsidiaries, member institutions and customers to include schools serviced by the HEAnet school’s network. As HEAnet, the NREN of the Republic of Ireland, is connected both to Janet and is a member of the GÉANT consortium. Membership lists for existing higher and further education purchasing consortia may be found at: https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list (https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members (https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members (http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members http://www.neupc.ac.uk/members (http://www.neupc.ac.uk/members http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ (http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members (http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members https://www.heanet.ie/who-we-are https://about.geant.org/membership/members-associates-general-assembly-representatives/

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: EU-Supply (CTM) · Who buys & how to bid on EU-Supply
Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · 5–10 minutes
Appointment period ends
10 Dec 2024, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Bids opened
10 Dec 2024, 15:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_… ↗

Timeline

10 Dec 2024 → 16 Jun 2025 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    10 Dec 2024, 15:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    10 Dec 2024, 15:00 GMT
  3. Notice published
    16 Jun 2025, 12:17 BST

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 Jun 2025
  1. Status changed to complete
    16 Jun 2025, 12:17 BST
  2. Buyer details updated
    16 Jun 2025, 12:17 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 25admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 5
Contracts signed 20latest 31 May 2025

57 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 20 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £160,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Lot 1 Cisco

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 2 Extreme

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 2 Extreme

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 2 Extreme

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 3 HPE Aruba

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 3 HPE Aruba

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 3 HPE Aruba

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 3 HPE Aruba

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 3 HPE Aruba

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 3 HPE Aruba

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 4 Juniper

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 1 Cisco

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 4 Juniper

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 4 Juniper

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 4 Juniper

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 4 Juniper

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 4 Juniper

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 5 Palo Alto

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 5 Palo Alto

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Lot 5 Palo Alto

    Signed
    31 May 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Cisco9bids———
2 · Extreme8bids———
3 · HPE Aruba10bids———
4 · Juniper12bids———
5 · Palo Alto3bids———
6 · Fortinet13bids———
Whole notice5bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Jisc Services Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawGeneral public services 05747339 4 Portwall Lane, Bristol, UK, BS1 6NBContact email, phone

Consortium members and other public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

29 commercial parties on the notice
Show 19 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.