UKRI-3551 Upgrade of IP Connections at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

Concepts

• swindon
• data networks
• ip networks
• rutherford appleton laboratory
• national laboratory-quality networking
• ip connections
• ip
• this 400g primary and 400g backup bandwidth upgrade
• the upgrade
• appleton

Location

Oxfordshire

Description

This contract is for the upgrade of IP networks at RAL.

Total Quantity or Scope

This requires adding 4 x 100Gbit lines with regional variety to STFC RAL. RAL will have national laboratory-quality networking for the next 3+ years with this 400G primary and 400G backup bandwidth upgrade.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 72315000 - Data network management and support services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

The contract award is suitable for publication without prior publication in accordance with Regulation 32.5.ii where a change of supplier would necessitate the procurement of supplies with varying technical characteristics. This could lead to issues of incompatibility and create disproportionate technical challenges during operation and maintenance.

Other Information

The terms and conditions relating to this purchase are outlined in the contract associated with the specified contract number referenced in this purchase order. In cases where the contract number isn't cited, our standard terms and conditions will apply, which are available at the following URL: https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs. To view this notice, please click here: <a href="https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=826799647" target="_blank">https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=826799647 GO Reference: GO-2023121-PRO-24652959