Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Waterloo General Offices
London
SE1 8SW
Sonia.Diosee@networkrail.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1908781000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned 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
one.6) Main activity
Railway services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DDaT Data Centre Refresh and Transformation
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72222300 - Information technology services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72222300 - Information technology services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.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
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
26 May 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No