Ciena Network Equipment, Support and Maintenance Services

Jisc is issuing this advance market notice regarding potential future procurement of Ciena equipment, support, and maintenance services for the Janet Network infrastructure, expected to commence in late 2026. This notice is for transparency and market awareness purposes only and does not constitute a formal tender invitation or procurement commitment. Any contract values, timelines, and scope details are indicative and subject to change based on funding availability, internal approvals, and scope refinement. Jisc may utilize existing frameworks or conduct a new procurement process and reserves the right to exercise extension options on current arrangements. All dates are provisional and should not be relied upon for business planning. The final procurement approach, scope, and timeline remain subject to Jisc's internal governance and funding decisions. Suppliers should not contact Jisc regarding this notice and should register on the Jisc e-procurement portal (https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC) for future formal procurement announcements, which will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.