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Tender

28 Jul 2026 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is initiating an open procurement process for the "CA18290 - Security Equipment & Associated Services" tender, which falls under the Surveillance and Security Systems industry category. The tender covers a broad geographical reach, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other global locations. Currently in the tender stage, the opportunity invites businesses to submit their proposals before the deadline on 31st August 2026. The procurement encompasses several Lots, each focusing on different security equipment and services, with an estimated contract value of £10,428,801, set to commence on 16th November 2026 and conclude on 15th November 2029. This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Interested parties can access the tender details by registering on the MultiQuote platform.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security solutions, particularly those providing CCTV, car park barriers, intruder alarms, and access control systems. Companies that can supply, install, and maintain security equipment or provide consultancy services will find this tender particularly advantageous. Being an open procedure, it encourages competitive bidding, allowing companies to expand their portfolio within the educational and public sectors. SMEs with expertise in security technology and the ability to deliver comprehensive services across multiple geographical areas will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process, potentially gaining access to a wide network of educational institutions and public sector entities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA18290 - Security Equipment & Associated Services

Notice Description

CPC wishes to establish a framework for the supply of Security Equipment and related services. Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to Further Education Institutions, Universities, Sixth Forms, Academies, Schools, and other similar organisations who are CPC Members (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php) and all CPC future members (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools). Higher Education Consortia include: - North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members) - Southern Universities Procurement Consortium (http://www.supc.ac.uk/our-members/) - North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (https://www.neupc.ac.uk/join/members) Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. The framework will also be available to the Wider Public Sector https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php). Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 - CCTV Supply, Installation, Maintenance, Consumables and Consultancy Lot 2: Lot 2 - Car Park Barrier Supply, Installation, Maintenance, Consumables and Consultancy Lot 3: Lot 3 - Intruder, Panic and Alert Alarm Systems Supply, Installation, Maintenance, Consumables and Consultancy Lot 4: Lot 4 - Entrance and Access Control Supply, Installation, Maintenance, Consumables and Consultancy Lot 5: Lot 5 - Screening Equipment Lot 6: Lot 6 - Martyn's Law & Lockdown Consultancy Lot 7: Lot 7 - Lockdown Alert System Supply & Installation To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18290. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18290 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da161ff1-afa0-4050-bf4d-e9d92b3950fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/443869d1-39d9-4b2e-b3af-7ef4ec2a6995
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,428,801 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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