Supply of Network Equipment for Beamlines

Concepts

• computer equipment
• didcot
• supply of network equipment
• network switch upgrades
• network infrastructure
• avaya 55xx network switches
• end of life equipment
• expected demands of the affected beamlines
• core switches of the science network
• number of beamlines

Location

Didcot

Description

This procurement is to deliver network switch upgrades to replace end of life equipment and deliver network infrastructure to meet the expected demands of the affected beamlines for the next 5 years.

Total Quantity or Scope

A number of beamlines at DLS are relying on Avaya 55xx network switches to deliver network infrastructure within the beamline and uplinks to the core switches of the science network. These models will go ‘End of Life’ (EOL) in December 2021. This procurement will provide equipment to replace all of these switches and, in the process, provide sufficient network bandwidth both within the beamline and up to core, to meet the expected demands of the beamline and associated instruments for the next five years. This will include some upgrades to 40Gb uplinks and greater provision of 10Gb links where necessary (please see specification for more details).

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.