---
title: "Cyber Security: Testing for Application Software Security and Thames IT infrastructure Security"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cffc"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED"
published: "2025-01-14"
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# Cyber Security: Testing for Application Software Security and Thames IT infrastructure Security

Buyer: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cffc

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## Summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited is inviting tenders for a framework agreement focusing on cyber security services for application software and IT infrastructure, valued at £8,000,000. The contract encompasses the whole Thames Water region, primarily within the UKI and UKJ regions. Interested suppliers must request a pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) via Thames Water's procurement web portal, with the tender period concluding on 30 January 2025. This procurement falls under the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support" category, and is currently at the tender stage. Thames Water intends for an initial contract term of three years, potentially extendable to eight years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security, particularly those experienced in code reviews, code scanning, and validation for application software. Companies with robust IT security solutions and capabilities in handling audits and testing services are well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement process will follow a selective method with a negotiated procedure calling for competition, accommodating a maximum of 15 candidates. Participating businesses can anticipate growth opportunities through long-term engagement with a major water utility company, ensuring a steady workflow and potential for service extensions.

## Notice

Thames Water Utilities Ltd (TWUL) is intending to award a framework agreement for the supply of security services for its IT and OT environments on a planned and project basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Application software security including but not limited to; Code Reviews, Static and Dynamic Code Scanning and Code Reviews, Code De-Buggers, Compilers, Configuration Validation.

Options: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 8 years

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 8 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001233-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 8DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Thames |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001233-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/MAibfske6p
- https://thameswater.sharepoint.com/sites/ProcurementSupportCentreBidProcessRepository/FA2220CyberSecurity
- https://www.thameswater.co.uk

## Provenance

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