Planning

CA17799 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Communications Solutions

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Planning

18 May 2026 at 13:11

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for the renewal of its Communications Solutions, which is due to expire by December 2026. This procurement process, titled “CA17799 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Communications Solutions,” falls under the telecommunications equipment and supplies industry category, with a significant contract value estimated at £10 million. Key dates include the engagement end date set for 18th August 2026. The procurement is being consolidated to align with the developments under the Procurement Act 2023, and the outcome will guide the design of a modern and market-relevant route to procurement. This initial market engagement process covers various global locations, including the UK, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in unified communications, telephony, mobile communications, and broadband network services, with separate lots dedicated to each area. Companies with innovative solutions that can align with modern procurement needs and legislative changes will find this engagement beneficial. As the preliminary engagement aims to refine the structure and scope of the tender, businesses have the chance to influence the final procurement strategy, which is ideal for both established firms and dynamic enterprises looking to expand within the telecommunications supply chain. Potential suppliers are encouraged to register and engage through the MultiQuote platform for access to further information and competition details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA17799 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Communications Solutions

Notice Description

This preliminary market engagement process for the renewal of our current Communications Solutions due to expire in December 2026. This process will allow CPC to consider the changes enacted under the Procurement Act 2023 and how we may use that legislation to design a route to market which is modern and market relevant. A suggested Lot structure and scope have been included within this notice but will be determined through this preliminary market engagement process. Please see the attached document "Preliminary Market Engagement Communications Solutions" for more information. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 - Unified Communications and Telephony Lot 2: Lot 2 Mobile Communications Lot 3: Lot 3 Broadband Network Services To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17799. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17799 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab327b61-ebe9-40ff-b4de-3b1aee743011
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad2c818-257e-41f2-8494-0845d285da75
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM 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
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6AJ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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