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UKRI-5282 Provision of Netpaths to STFC

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: STFC Procurement

Contact Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org

Contact Telephone: +44 1793442000

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
750000.0 GBP
Published
17 Dec 2025, 11:38
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
06 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Jul 2029, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Region
n/a
Awarded To
JISC Services Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This procurement provides secure, cost-effective Netpaths connectivity to STFC via the JANET network. The services support critical international research collaborations, including high-capacity links for the Worldwide LHC Computing Grid and the LOFAR radio astronomy programme.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: UKRI-5282 Provision of Netpaths to STFC

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