---
title: "Soft Market Test - Development Defects Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d919"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TORUS62 LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-31"
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# Soft Market Test - Development Defects Software

Buyer: TORUS62 LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d919

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072816-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 1 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | TORUS62 LIMITED |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA9 1LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | Peasley Cross & Fingerpost |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 14:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072816-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072816-2026
  31st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/39KA696QKA
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-St-Helens:-Industry-specific-software-package./39KA696QKA
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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