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Low Code No Code Platform

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 20 Oct 2026, 10:47.

Opportunity overview

Thames Water is seeking to complete a tender to select and implement a modern Enterprise Low-Code/No-Code (LCNC) Platform to accelerate digital transformation, enable business-led innovation, and modernise how applications, workflows, automations, and business solutions are developed and managed across the organisation. The opportunity lies in selecting an LCNC platform that will: Enable Enterprise-Wide Innovation: Provide a secure and scalable platform that enables business users and IT teams to collaboratively develop applications, automate processes, create digital solutions, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation. Improve Operational Efficiency: Reduce manual effort through workflow automation, business process orchestration, robotic process automation (RPA), AI-assisted development, and reusable components that accelerate solution delivery. Strengthen Governance and Security: Embed enterprise-grade governance, security controls, auditability, environment management, role-based access controls, and integration with existing identity and access management solutions to ensure compliance with Thames Water's regulatory and security requirements. Support Scalable Application Development: Enable the rapid development, deployment, and lifecycle management of applications ranging from simple departmental solutions to business-critical enterprise applications, while maintaining platform stability, performance, and supportability. Facilitate Integration Across the Enterprise: Provide seamless integration capabilities with existing Thames Water systems, including SAP, Microsoft 365, Azure, Salesforce, operational technologies, data platforms, and third-party applications through APIs, connectors, and integration services. Thames Water reserves the right to refine the award criteria. Please note that that deadline for asking for access to the PSQ & submitting of the PSQ is 3 November 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Classification

  • CPV48000000 — Software package and information systems

Lots

  • Lot 1£1m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
TC2538
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
If you are interested in participating, please complete this form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/277rmKcg6w
Expression Of Interest Deadline
3 Nov 2026, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
PSQ followed by ITN, shortlisting further based on written submissions to presentations and award.

Special regime

utilities

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Enquiry period

Ends
23 Oct 2026, 17:00

Expected award period

Ends
1 Feb 2027, 23:59

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Please note the PSQ deadline is now 3 November 2026 at 12 noon. The deadline for clarifications is now 23 October 2026 at 5 pm.
Id
098766-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
1,200,000
Amount
1,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Presentations

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
ISO 27001

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Feb 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Feb 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 4 years with options to extend in whole or in part annually, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
48000000
Description
Software package and information systems

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
098766-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
20 Oct 2026, 09:27
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-02366661

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
02366661

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PNQQ-4647-DTCV

Address

Street Address
Clearwater Court
Locality
Reading
Postal Code
RG1 8DB
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ11

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Reading · UKJ11 · RG1 8DB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 090524-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 098766-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·

PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS

ProcuraAxis Analysis

Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.

ANALYSIS PREVIEW

Opportunity intelligence at a glance

Thames Water is tendering for an enterprise low-code/no-code platform to support application development, workflow automation, integration, governance and security. The notice states a PSQ access/submission deadline of 3 November 2026 at noon, while the structured submission deadline is 23 October 2026 at 17:00; this conflict needs clarification.

Who this may suit

Potential fit for enterprise LCNC platform providers with evidenced security, governance, automation, integration and lifecycle-management capabilities. Implementation expectations are stated, but detailed supplier qualification requirements are not supplied.

Key points identified

  • Enterprise LCNC platformModern enterprise low-code/no-code platformEvidence: "select and implement a modern Enterprise Low-Code/No-Code (LCNC) Platform"
  • Workflow and automation capabilityWorkflow automation, business process orchestration, RPA and AI-assisted developmentEvidence: "workflow automation, business process orchestration, robotic process automation (RPA), AI-assisted development"
  • Governance and securityEnterprise-grade governance, security controls, auditability, environment management and role-based access controlsEvidence: "Embed enterprise-grade governance, security controls, auditability, environment management, role-based access controls"
92% approved-analysis confidence6 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns

SOURCE AND FRESHNESS

Traceable procurement data

Source
Find a Tender
Notice reference
098766-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-07796a
First published
24 Sept 2026
Last checked
20 Oct 2026, 10:47
Notice versions reviewed
2
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HOW THIS WAS PREPARED

Approved, evidence-bound analysis

ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.

Analysis status
Approved for publication
Analysed
20 Oct 2026
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