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Planning

07 Aug 2026 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

Torus62 Limited, a public undertaking based in St Helens, has initiated a procurement process focusing on health services within the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a soft market test titled "Soft Market Test - Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome Assessments". The process seeks to gather information from providers capable of delivering comprehensive health surveillance programmes, including assessments for Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). While the contract value is speculative, potential providers are expected to express interest by the due date of 21st August 2026, with the actual contract period projected to span from 1st September 2026 to 1st August 2028, covering the UKD region.

This open market engagement provides a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in occupational health services, particularly those experienced in company health services and HAVS assessments. Enterprises that can demonstrate robust health surveillance capabilities are well-placed to compete. Participation in this tender could not only enhance business portfolios but also establish vital connections within the public sector. This procurement procedure is particularly relevant for businesses aiming to expand their presence in public sector health contracts across the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Soft Market Test - Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome Assessments

Notice Description

HMS is seeking information regarding occupational health providers capable of delivering a comprehensive health surveillance programme, including HAVS assessments, across its operational workforce. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-St-Helens:-Company-health-services./W58W3K4QWM To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W58W3K4QWM

Planning Information

This exercise is for information only. The contract value and contract dates should not be considered as accurate and are for speculative purposes. It is however intended that Torus will appoint a suitable provider, subject to receipt of sufficient information. That appointment is expected to be imminent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dee0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075191-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORUS62 LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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