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Prior Information Notice

DDaT Data Centre Refresh and Transformation

  • First published: 07 April 2025
  • Last modified: 07 April 2025
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04f8e3
Published by:
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Authority ID:
AA73642
Publication date:
07 April 2025
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Prior Information Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

This project is for a single partner to provide data centre infrastructure services (DCIS).

The scope of the contract covers services needed to support NRIL’s data centre infrastructure hosted within data centers, LAN/Edge compute rooms and Cloud Platforms. It includes networks (LAN and WAN), platforms, mainframe, servers, specified applications including tools and services required to effectively operate the infrastructure.

Full notice text

Periodic indicative notice – utilities

This notice is a periodic indicative notice only

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Waterloo General Offices

London

SE1 8SW

UK

Telephone: +44 1908781000

E-mail: Sonia.Diosee@networkrail.co.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:

https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58341


I.6) Main activity

Railway services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

DDaT Data Centre Refresh and Transformation

II.1.2) Main CPV code

72222300

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

This project is for a single partner to provide data centre infrastructure services (DCIS).

The scope of the contract covers services needed to support NRIL’s data centre infrastructure hosted within data centers, LAN/Edge compute rooms and Cloud Platforms. It includes networks (LAN and WAN), platforms, mainframe, servers, specified applications including tools and services required to effectively operate the infrastructure.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

72222300

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The key objective of this project and sourcing event is to provide better value for money from improved efficiencies and service performance through:

• greater cost transparency

• development and implementation of a single operating model

• optimised service model aligned with best practice

• consolidation of multiple service contracts and thereby minimise duplicated effort

• clearer Service ownership and improved Delivery

• alignment of incentives with objectives.

• reducing interfaces and touchpoints while making best use of technical tools and operational resources.

• reduced organisational complexity and interface volumes

• allow for demand growth within NRIL over the term

Network Rail DDaT is pleased to hosting Pre-Market Engagement Supplier Event.

We invite you to join with our senior leadership, commercial and procurement teams where we reveal detailed information about our new strategic direction and provide further information for the upcoming tender process prior to the issuance of the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

The event will be held in Milton Keynes on Friday 2nd May 2025.

Given the significant size and scope of the tender, we aim to ensure that all attending parties are well-prepared and meet the necessary assurance levels.

Please RSVP by 11th April 2025 to express interest for registering for the event using the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/vmQdgVEpaX

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

26/05/2025

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

26/03/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
72222300 Information technology services Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
Sonia.Diosee@networkrail.co.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

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