SURFnet8 Photonic Layer

SURFnet B.V

SURFnet is searching for a Partner that can provide a solution for the SURFnet8 photonic layer. The aim of the Tender Procedure is to award a Contract to a Partner that can provide the requested hardware, software and support.
For the next generations of the SURFnet network, SURFnet requires a new photonic layer. This Tender aims to renew the bandwidth providing photonic layer, which is used for SURFnet's domestic services and potentially the Cross Border Fiber (CBF) systems.
The scope of the Contract for delivering the SURFnet8 photonic layer consists of:
1. Hardware, i.e. the physical equipment including installation related materials;
2. Software and licenses (including software interfaces (APIs)) for planning, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, fault detection, provisioning, security and accounting, automation and programmability;
3. Layer 0 and layer 1 control plane functionality;
4. Training and periodic training sessions for current staff and staff to be hired in the future and external personnel;
5. A migration scenario from our existing Ciena CPL and DWDM layer to a new solution. This may include field service support and the provision of temporary hardware;
6. High level design activities for migration, introduction of new features or equipment and complex changes;
7. M&S (Maintenance and Support). SURFnet will stock its own spares;
8. Installation and de-installation procedures for equipment and software;
9. Delivery and set-up of a test bed.

De termijn voor de ontvangst van de offertes was 2016-09-08. De aanbesteding werd gepubliceerd op 2016-06-03.

De volgende leveranciers worden genoemd in gunningsbesluiten of andere aanbestedingsdocumenten:

• • ECI Telecom GmbH

• • SURFnet B.V

• • Netwerkuitrusting › Netwerkcomponenten
• • Netwerkuitrusting › Netwerkinfrastructuur
• • Netwerkuitrusting › Netwerk-upgrade
• • Software voor netwerken, internet en intranet › Netwerksoftware

• • Nederland