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Data Centre Infrastructure Service

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

08 Sep 2025 at 13:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

05 Sep 2025 at 09:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

04 Sep 2025 at 16:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

04 Sep 2025 at 13:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 17:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

13 Aug 2025 at 11:26

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

02 Jun 2025 at 15:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Jun 2025 at 15:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is currently seeking a partner for the provision of Data Centre Infrastructure Services. This procurement falls under the information technology services category, focusing on infrastructure such as networks, platforms, and specified applications to support data centres, LAN/Edge compute rooms, and Cloud Platforms. The procurement is handled via a selective and competitive flexible procedure, and it is currently in the tender update stage as of 8th September 2025. Potential suppliers have an expression of interest deadline set for 10th October 2025, with an enquiry period ending on 26th September 2025. The entire project is situated in the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from December 2026 to October 2033.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data centre infrastructure services to partner with a prominent public authority. The competitive nature of the procurement method may favour established companies with a strong track record in delivering comprehensive IT services. Businesses that excel in areas such as network management, data centre operations, and cloud platform services are especially well-suited to compete. With a focus on both technical and commercial criteria, companies demonstrating innovation and effective service operations are likely to have a competitive advantage. This opportunity not only offers substantial growth prospects but also the chance to contribute to major public infrastructure developments in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Centre Infrastructure Service

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 centres, 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

Options: Optional Capex Projects and Great British Rail transition services.

Planning Information

Suppliers are required to complete the online survey within the UK2 Preliminary Pre Market Engagement document. Please refer to the updated oppotunity listing link in order to complete the survey: - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58341

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052ae4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054644-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

72222300 - Information technology services

72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£185,300,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£185,300,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Dec 2026 - 10 Oct 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2026-10-12

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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