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