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CA18319 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Building Materials, Tools & Hardware Supplies

Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited

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10 Aug 2026 at 14:00

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is preparing a new framework for building materials, tools and hardware supplies. The planned scope is divided into four areas: building materials, tools and hardware supplies, timber supplies, and a one-stop shop covering the range. This is a goods procurement, classified under CPV 44111000 for building materials. Supplies are intended for delivery across the United Kingdom, as well as the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories and other international locations. The framework is being developed because the consortium’s current building materials framework is due to expire. It may suit manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and specialist merchants able to supply construction materials, timber, tools and hardware across a broad geographical area.

This process is at preliminary market engagement and planning stage. Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is consulting the market to help shape the next framework; it is not yet an invitation to tender. The buyer expects the engagement to end on 10 November 2026. The current framework is expected to expire in February 2027, after which the new arrangement is intended to provide continuity of supply. The planned procurement is an open framework-style competition covering four lots: building materials, tools and hardware supplies, timber supplies, and a one-stop shop. Its stated estimated value is £10,000,000. The procurement category is goods, and suppliers are expected to engage through the buyer’s supplier platform during this preparatory phase.

This early engagement is relevant to businesses with established supply chains for construction materials, timber, tools or hardware, including firms able to offer a broad one-stop-shop range. Suppliers should consider whether they can support a framework serving customers across the UK and a wider range of territories, with the distribution, stockholding and fulfilment capacity that this geographic coverage implies. Manufacturers, national distributors, regional merchants and specialist suppliers may all have a potential role, depending on the eventual lot structure. Businesses can use the engagement period to understand the buyer’s requirements, identify the most suitable lot or lots, and prepare evidence of product range, sourcing arrangements, delivery capability and relevant public-sector or trade experience before the procurement reaches the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18319 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Building Materials, Tools & Hardware Supplies

Notice Description

CPC's current framework agreement for Building Materials is expiring in February 2027, and as a result, we are now beginning the process of engaging with the market to assist in the creation of the new iteration of the framework. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Building Materials Lot 2: Tools & Hardware Supplies Lot 3: Timber Supplies Lot 4: One Stop Shop To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18319. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18319 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7efaf3c-65ab-4275-8ac7-092aea3a38f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44854791-4463-4751-b38a-a9b3f4933239
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44111000 - Building materials

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
10 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6AJ
Postcode Area
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

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