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Network Solution Framework

Awarded to Axians Networks Limited, Axians Networks Llmited, BT Plc +24 more

Jisc(buyer)

Published
Published 4 November 2024
Deadline
Closed 10 December 2024
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Jisc Services Limited has awarded a framework agreement for the supply and support of wired and Wi-Fi network equipment, including firewalls, customer premises equipment, enterprise and carrier-class devices supporting up to 100 Gigabit Ethernet, along with ancillary goods such as software, cabling, and installation services. The framework was awarded on 30 May 2025 to 27 suppliers including BT Plc, Softcat Plc, Axians Networks Limited, and others, with a total contract value of £9.12 billion.

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Lots (27)

  • Lot 1 Cisco

    Won by ITGL LtdWon by Softcat PlcWon by Block Solutions LtdWon by CDW LimitedWon by CAE Technology Services LimitedWon by BT Plc

  • Lot 10 Adtran

  • Lot 11 Arista

  • Lot 12 BlueCAT

  • Lot 13 Efficient IP

  • Lot 14 FlexOptic

  • Lot 15 - Forescout

  • Lot 16 GBICS

  • Lot 17 - Gigamon

  • Lot 18 - Ivanti Pulse Secure

  • Lot 19 - Alcatel Lucent

  • Lot 2 Extreme

    Won by Circle IT Solutions Ltd TA AroWon by Charterhouse Voice & Data LtdWon by BT PlcWon by Softcat PlcWon by Vizst Technology LimitedWon by Convergence Group Networks Limited

  • Lot 20 Ruckus

  • Lot 21 SmartOptics

  • Lot 22 Vertiv

  • Lot 23 Wallix

  • Lot 24 - Precision Optical Technologies

  • Lot 25 - Switch SFP

  • Lot 26 Open Lot

  • Lot 3 HPE Aruba

    Won by Switchshop LimitedWon by Softcat PlcWon by Roc TechnologiesWon by European ElectroniqueWon by Khipu Networks LimitedWon by CDW Limited

  • Lot 4 Juniper

    Won by Roc TechnologiesWon by Softcat PlcWon by Kubus Group LimitedWon by Block Solutions LtdWon by IP Performance LtdWon by Axians Networks Limited

  • Lot 5 Palo Alto

    Won by CDW LimitedWon by Khipu Networks LtdWon by BT Plc

  • Lot 6 Fortinet

    Won by Switchshop LimitedWon by European ElectroniqueWon by Softcat PlcWon by Specialist Computer CentresWon by CAE Technology Services LimitedWon by Roc Technologies

  • Lot 7- Infoblox

  • Lots 7-26

  • Lot 8 Netscout

  • Lot 9 Nokia

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£160,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
4 November 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Network equipment

Award outcome

Awarded value
£9,120,000,000
Award date
30 May 2025
Contract period
— → 9 May 2029
Winners
  • Axians Networks Limited
  • Axians Networks Llmited
  • BT Plc
  • Block Solutions Ltd
  • CAE Technology Services Limited
  • CDW Limited
  • Charterhouse Voice & Data Ltd
  • Circle IT Solutions Ltd TA Aro
  • Convergence Group Networks Limited
  • European Electronique
  • IP Performance Ltd
  • ITGL Ltd
  • Khipu Networks Limited
  • Khipu Networks Ltd
  • Koris365 South Ltd
  • Kubus Group Limited
  • Netconsulting Ltd
  • Nomios UK Ltd
  • Roc Technologies
  • Softcat Plc
  • Specialist Computer Centres
  • Switch SFP Ltd
  • Switchshop Limited
  • The Networking People Ltd
  • Vizst Technology Limited
  • Vizst Technology Ltd
  • Xantaro

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  1. Contract

    16 June 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    4 November 2024

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