Tender

Information Systems Managed Service

TIDEWAY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Sep 2024 at 13:24

Planning

25 Jul 2024 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

Tideway, the contracting authority managing the Thames Tideway Tunnel project, is seeking a provider for Information Systems Managed Services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, internet, and support. This contract includes key service requirements like service operations, service management, networks, security, information management, and project management. The tender period ends on 11th November 2024, with services expected to commence around June 2025 in London. The project aims at consolidating various information systems as Tideway transitions from a construction project to a steady-state utility company over a contract potentially lasting up to 10 years, with key milestones set for December 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive managed services for a large-scale infrastructure project. With a total estimated contract value of £6,500,000 and the necessity to reduce end users from 250 to around 30-40, companies with experience in service consolidation, data archiving, and long-term utility management will find this opportunity appealing. Businesses standalone or consortia that can meet Tideway's detailed service requirements and leverage their expertise in finance, regulation, maintenance, and corporate services are well-suited to compete in this selective procurement process.

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Notice Title

Information Systems Managed Service

Notice Description

Following completion of the Works on the Thames Tideway Tunnel (TTT) project, Bazalgette Tunnel Limited (trading as Tideway) will be transitioning from a construction project to a "steady state" utility company responsible for the long term ownership, financing and (where relevant) maintenance of the TTT so that it is available for use in conjunction with Thames Water's sewer network. Tideway as a company currently comprises circa 250 end users and includes functions and related systems, applications, and general operating model appropriate to support a large infrastructure project. However the Tideway project is approaching completion and the organisation will transition from a project into a long term "steady state" model. At steady state end user numbers will reduce to 30-40 with core functions covering Finance (treasury), Regulation, limited physical (tunnel) maintenance and corporate services. Tideway is therefore seeking a provider for Information Systems services to consolidate various services to a single holistic managed service, with services commencing around June 2025. The service provider will also assist Tideway in ongoing consolidation of providers and services, managing the reduction of end users during the transition period, and close-out of construction-phase applications and associated data archiving. With the target of achieving steady state service, application and user landscape around December 2026. Key service requirements will include, but not limited to : * Service Operations * Service Management * Networks * Security * Information Management * Project Management (professional services) Further details of Tideway as an organisation and the Thames Tideway Tunnel project can be found at www.Tideway.London.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Interested organisations should refer to II.1.4) (Short Description) and VI.3) (Additional information) and to the PQP and other Procurement Documents for further information on the description of the Services and the Contract. Section II.1.5 (Estimated total value): The estimated total value has been based on the total possible contract duration of 10 years, this value is indicative and depends on business needs over the term. Section II.2.7 (Duration of the Contract): The initial term of the Contract is currently estimated to be 3 years with options to extend to a total possible aggregate term of ten (10) years should all possible extension options be exercised. Timescales in this Contract Notice are estimated based on the current Tideway programme but may be subject to change.

Renewal: Extension options to be included in the contract terms

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0484bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030817-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

48000000 - Software package and information systems

51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TIDEWAY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tideway.london
Contact Phone
+44 2031477700

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0SU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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