JANET(UK) Framework for Supply of Network Routers and Switches

Following a recent EU procurement, JANET(UK) has set up a framework agreement for the supply and support of routing and switching equipment from manufacturers such as Cisco, Juniper and Alcatel.

The agreement, available to all eligible organisations within the JANET community utilises individual call-off contracts with four suppliers for the provision of equipment. It also includes, if necessary, an option for the provision of support services – encompassing maintenance, installation and professional services – from three of the four suppliers, effectively providing a one stop shop for network requirements.

The framework allows eligible organisations within the JANET community to purchase network equipment and support services without the need to obtain separate quotations or even launch their own procurement, thus saving time and costs.

Scope
The agreement covers:

the supply and support of equipment from:

• Cisco equipment – BT iNet
• Juniper equipment – Imtech Telecom  

In addition, support services such as for initial configuration and/or installation of the equipment etc are also available under the framework.

It should be noted that whilst it should prove easier, eligible organisations are under no commitment to purchase either equipment or services through this framework agreement.

Term
Each agreement will run for an initial term of three years with the option to extend for a further two years - see each individual supplier section for details of exact dates.

Eligible Organisations
All education and research establishments with a JANET primary connection are eligible to use the framework agreement and call off contracts.

Purchasing Procedure
Any eligible organisation within the JANET community wishing to make use of the framework agreement should contact relevant suppliers and invite them to offer a quotation for the supply and/or support of the particular equipment they wish to purchase.

To purchase via the agreement, organisations will then enter into a separate contract with the relevant supplier.  This simple contract is issued under the arrangements made in the main contract(s) between JANET(UK) and each supplier.

Organisations should contact the named individual for each supplier as is necessary.

Further information for each framework can be found on the individual supplier pages.

If you should require any further information or wish to provide any feedback on your experiences of using the framework(s) please contact JANET Service Desk as follows:

Email – service@ja.net
Telephone – 0870 850 2212