Planning

RFI for IT & OT Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services

SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

15 Jan 2026 at 16:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southern Water Services Limited is initiating a tender process as part of a planning stage for their procurement project titled "RFI for IT & OT Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services." This project focuses on security services and falls under the industry category of services, specifically targeting utilities. The process is scheduled for engagement with a deadline for interested parties to register their interest and respond to the questions by 27 January 2026, via the Jaggaer platform. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1 January 2027 and conclude on 1 January 2030. Located in Worthing, United Kingdom, this procurement activity is above threshold and pertains to both IT and OT services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in managed detection and response services, particularly those experienced in both Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT). Security service providers with a strategic focus on the utility sector are well-suited to benefit from this procurement. By engaging early during the planning stage, businesses can gain valuable insights into Southern Water's needs and requirements, potentially positioning themselves favourably for the upcoming tender and award stages. This early market engagement provides an ideal platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities and align with Southern Water's strategic objectives, thereby supporting their own business growth within the utility sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI for IT & OT Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services

Notice Description

RFI for IT & OT Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services, to understand the current market to deliver on both OT & IT services

Planning Information

Any interested parties should register their interest via Jaggaer and respond to the questions within the RFI. https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003627-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

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

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
graham.knight@southernwater.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN13 3NX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Northbrook
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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