Contract notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 17/06/2024

External Reference: 2024-507056

FTS Reference: 2024-014092

Contract notice

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

JSL
05747339
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
UK
Contact person: Juliette Daniel
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=81163&B=JISC
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Network Solution Framework
Reference number:  Proc2387
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

32420000  -  Network equipment
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short 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.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 150000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Cisco
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32400000  -  Networks
32424000  -  Network infrastructure
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework will run for an initial term of two years.
JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).
This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Extreme Networks
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32400000  -  Networks
32424000  -  Network infrastructure
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework will run for an initial term of two years.
JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).
This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

HPE Aruba Networking
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32400000  -  Networks
32424000  -  Network infrastructure
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework will run for an initial term of two years.
JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).
This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Juniper
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32400000  -  Networks
32424000  -  Network infrastructure
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework will run for an initial term of two years.
JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).
This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Palo Alto
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32400000  -  Networks
32424000  -  Network infrastructure
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework will run for an initial term of two years.
JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).
This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Fortinet
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32400000  -  Networks
32424000  -  Network infrastructure
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework will run for an initial term of two years.
JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).
This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Infoblox
Lot No:  7
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32400000  -  Networks
32424000  -  Network infrastructure
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework will run for an initial term of two years.
JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).
This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Netscout (8)
Lot No:  8
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32400000  -  Networks
32424000  -  Network infrastructure
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework will run for an initial term of two years.
JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).
This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Nokia
Lot No:  9
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32400000  -  Networks
32424000  -  Network infrastructure
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Products and services referred to in Section II.1.4 which are specific to the vendor (OEM) for this Lot.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework will run for an initial term of two years.
JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).
This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Open Lot
Lot No:  N/A
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32400000  -  Networks
32424000  -  Network infrastructure
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

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.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework will run for an initial term of two years.
JSL will then have the option to extend the framework (on a lot-by-lot basis) for up to two further 12-month periods (2+1+1).
This will mean a maximum possible lifetime of 4 years for the framework.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  100
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2024/S 000-000635
IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  31/05/2024
Local time:  15:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.6)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months : 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  31/05/2024
Local time:  15:05

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  yes
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

JSL
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NA
UK

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

JSL
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
UK