Planning

DDaT Data Centre Refresh and Transformation

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

26 Mar 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is initiating the procurement process for the "DDaT Data Centre Refresh and Transformation" project, classified under Information Technology Services (CPV code 72222300) and located within the UK. This planned service procurement aims to enhance the data centre infrastructure, covering LAN, WAN, cloud platforms, servers, and other specified applications. A Pre-Market Engagement Supplier Event is scheduled in Milton Keynes on 2nd May 2025, providing potential suppliers with detailed strategic direction. Interested parties must RSVP by 11th April 2025, with the Invitation to Tender expected to be issued by 26th May 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in data centre infrastructure services and related IT solutions. Companies with capabilities in network management, server maintenance, cloud computing, and operational efficiency can benefit from engaging with Network Rail. The event will provide insights into consolidation efforts and the optimisation of services, potentially leading to long-term contracts aimed at reducing complexity and aligning operational incentives with performance objectives. Businesses prepared to offer transparent cost structures and innovative solutions will be well-positioned to compete.

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Notice Title

DDaT Data Centre Refresh and Transformation

Notice 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f8e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011308-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sonia.diosee@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
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)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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