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Soft Market Test - Development Defects Software

TORUS62 LIMITED

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Planning

31 Jul 2026 at 14:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Torus62 Limited is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a project titled "Soft Market Test - Development Defects Software." This initiative is aimed at the housing and development sector, specifically seeking to understand the market for defects and aftercare management systems. The process is classified under the industry category for an "Industry specific software package" and is located in the United Kingdom, region UKD71, specifically in St Helens. The key upcoming milestone in this procurement process is a scheduled engagement on the 14th of August, 2026, as part of their soft market testing exercise.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in industry-specific software development, particularly those with expertise in defect management and aftercare systems. Companies that can deliver tailored software solutions to the housing and development sector may find this engagement highly beneficial. Participation in this procurement could facilitate business growth by expanding market reach within a public undertaking space. Businesses are encouraged to leverage this opportunity to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure long-term collaboration with Torus62 Limited beyond the current scope. Interested parties can engage with this opportunity through the eSourcing portal detailed in the preliminary market engagement notice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test - Development Defects Software

Notice Description

Torus is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to understand the current market for defects and aftercare management systems used within the housing and development sector. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-St-Helens:-Industry-specific-software-package./39KA696QKA To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/39KA696QKA

Planning Information

Torus is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to understand the current market for defects and aftercare management systems used within the housing and development sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d919
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072816-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 1 Jul 2029 2-3 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
TORUS62 LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA9 1LD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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