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 hire.

Please refer to the estimated value in this notification.