---
title: "RFI for IT & OT Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0606ff"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-15"
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# RFI for IT & OT Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services

Buyer: SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0606ff

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003627-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN13 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Northbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Worthing West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 16:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003627-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003627-2026
  15th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southernwater.co.uk
- https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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