Planning

Provision of Agricultural Goods and Services

CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED

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Planning

13 Jun 2025 at 07:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by Crescent Purchasing Limited, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level. They are currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Provision of Agricultural Goods and Services." This tender aims to establish a framework agreement or dynamic market covering categories such as animal feeds, animal medications, veterinary services, and agricultural tools, among others. The procurement is planned to commence with a start date on 2nd February 2026, with completion anticipated on 1st February 2034. Located in Salford, UK, the tender focuses on the goods sector, specifically related to agriculture, and is designed to accommodate SMEs and VCSEs. The next key milestone in this process is a future notice date set for 3rd November 2025.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses operating within the agricultural sector, particularly those specialising in products and services such as animal nutrition, veterinary care, and agricultural equipment. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to participate, given the structure’s focus on inclusivity and market diversity. Engaging with this framework can lead to a significant expansion in market reach and provide stable business growth over the eight-year contract period. Businesses with expertise in consultancy and specialised agricultural machinery are also encouraged to participate, potentially benefiting from long-term partnerships and new market entry strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Agricultural Goods and Services

Notice Description

Crescent Purchasing Consortium is looking to establish a Framework Agreement or Dynamic Market for Provision of Agriculture Goods and Services. This process is a new tendered area to the CPC framework portfolio. Lotting structure yet to be determined after the Pre-Market Engagement but categories likely to be included (but not limited to) are: Animal feeds Animal medications Animal Transportation Veterinary Services Consultancy Services including nutritionists Agricultural tools, equipment and machinery (various) Agricultural consumables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054825
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032120-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

16 - Agricultural machinery

42 - Industrial machinery

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15710000 - Prepared animal feeds for farm and other animals

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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