DeiC (The Danish e-Infrastructure Cooperation) operates and develops the Danish NREN (National Research and Education Network), called ‘Forskningsnettet’. This network provides both connections to the research networks in the world, general internet provision for its' connected institutions as well as numerous point-to-point optical layer 1 connections between the institutions. The connected institutions comprise all Danish universities as well as most other research and education institutions in the country.
In order to deliver this, DeiC has 1) leased dark fiber connections on IRU basis 2) Router equipment 3) Optical Equipment 4) Network Operations staff. The purpose of this call for tender, is solely the renewal of item 3) Optical Transmission Equipment.
The contract is not divided into lots. The reason the contract is not divided into lost is that the Contracting Authority needs a turnkey solution from one supplier in order to ensure an unambiguous placement of responsibility.