Xantaro, a leader in high-performance network solutions, has earned a place in the esteemed Jisc Network Solutions Framework. This procurement framework is vital for the UK's educational and research institutions, launching on June 1, 2025, and set to run for two years, with potential for two additional one-year renewals.
Under this agreement, Xantaro has secured Lot 9 with Nokia and Lot 24 with Precision Optical Technologies. Their inclusion ensures streamlined access to premium Nokia and Precision Optical solutions, underpinned by Xantaro’s exceptional technical expertise and service capabilities.
Jisc, a pioneering non-profit that has championed digital solutions for UK education for over three decades, operates the Janet network—the national R&E network. Jisc’s procurement frameworks extend beyond its members, also serving Local Authorities, Research Councils, and Regional Broadband Consortia.
The Jisc Network Solutions Framework provides a efficient and value-oriented route to market, extending significant advantages to higher and further education, as well as research sectors. Through this framework, Xantaro offers:
- Supplied credibility – Vendors like Xantaro are rigorously vetted, endorsed by Jisc Services Ltd.
- Simplified procurement – Fast, efficient mini-competitions bypass lengthy traditional tendering.
- Pre-set commercial terms – Contract negotiations are streamlined.
- Cost efficiencies – Collaborative spending and reduced administrative demands.
- Broad access – Cutting-edge equipment such as WAN, Wi-Fi, and firewall solutions are available.
Xantaro's designation in this framework means Jisc members can access comprehensive networking solutions without the length and complexity of conventional procurement processes. This opportunity fortifies Xantaro's commitment to advance next-generation 800G solutions, pivotal for the evolving UK education and research sectors.
As new participants in this framework, Xantaro is engaging actively with stakeholders and institutions, affirming its dedication and long-term investment in educational growth. This collaboration emboldens the potential for enhanced infrastructure and connectivity solutions that will pave the way for future technological advancements in education.
