--- title: "Data Centre Infrastructure Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052ae4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052ae4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052ae4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052ae4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED" published: "2025-09-08" --- # Data Centre Infrastructure Service Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052ae4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052ae4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052ae4.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054644-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Dec 2026 - 10 Oct 2033 | | Recurrence | 2026-10-12 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £185,300,000 | | Lots value | £185,300,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8SW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48800000 - Information systems and servers - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services - 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software ## Release History - 8 Sep 2025 at 12:32 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054644-2025 - 5 Sep 2025 at 08:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054119-2025 - 4 Sep 2025 at 15:28 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054063-2025 - 4 Sep 2025 at 12:20 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053912-2025 - 3 Sep 2025 at 16:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053690-2025 - 13 Aug 2025 at 10:26 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048332-2025 - 2 Jun 2025 at 14:55 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029253-2025 - 2 Jun 2025 at 14:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029240-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054644-2025 8th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054119-2025 5th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054063-2025 4th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053912-2025 4th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053690-2025 3rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048332-2025 13th August 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029253-2025 2nd June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029240-2025 2nd June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4243 UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice ## Notice URLs - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58341 - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.networkrail.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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