Planning

Governance Risk and Compliance Tool

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

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Planning

12 Jun 2026 at 12:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited is engaging in a public procurement process to acquire a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool, aiming to enhance its digital and cyber security governance. The process, currently in the planning stage, is focused on acquiring a software package and information systems along with IT consulting services, and is particularly relevant to suppliers in the regions of UKI and UKJ in the United Kingdom. Key deadlines include the engagement milestone due by 30th June 2026. The procurement is classified under the utilities sector, with the buyer being a private utility company based in Reading, UK. Interested suppliers can participate in market engagement to inform the procurement strategy and refine requirements.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in governance, risk management, compliance solutions, and IT services, including software development and support. SMEs are particularly encouraged to engage, given the procurement's suitability considerations. Businesses with strong capabilities in providing GRC platforms or applications, implementation services, and ongoing maintenance and advisory services will find this opportunity well-aligned with their offerings. Participating in the market engagement process provides suppliers with insights into Thames Water’s expectations and allows for feedback that could shape the final tender requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Governance Risk and Compliance Tool

Notice Description

Thames Water is preparing to procure a Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solution and associated professional services to support Digital and Cyber Security governance, risk management, and compliance activities. The solution will support identification, monitoring, management, and reporting of cyber and digital risks across the organisation. The procurement will include: - Provision of a GRC platform/application - Implementation and configuration services - Ongoing support and maintenance - Advisory and professional services - Management of Corporate, Digital and Cyber risk profiles This preliminary market engagement is intended to: - Inform the market of the upcoming opportunity - Gather feedback on potential solutions and delivery approaches - Understand supplier capabilities and innovation in the GRC and cyber security domain - Refine the procurement strategy and requirements Suppliers are invited to participate in the market engagement process which will include: - Completion of a supplier questionnaire - Potential virtual engagement and information sessions - Submission of capability statements - Provision of ROM Costs Further details will be provided upon expression of interest. Suppliers interested in participating should register their interest by contacting the Procurement Team via the email provided. Participation is voluntary and will not influence any future procurement evaluation. This notice is issued for information only and does not constitute a call for competition. Thames Water reserves the right to alter the procurement timetable and approach.

Planning Information

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b411
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055700-2026
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
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 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
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DB
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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