Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Supply of Agriculture, Farming, Fishing and Forestry Goods and Services

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

26 Sep 2025 at 13:57

Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 08:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is seeking engagement in a public procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Supply of Agriculture, Farming, Fishing and Forestry Goods and Services." The process targets industry sectors involving agricultural machinery, forestry equipment, animal feed, and related services. Located in Salford, UK, the initiative is currently at the planning stage with the key engagement milestone scheduled for 31st October 2025. The procurement process is set under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations, and relevant organisations are expected to express interest by participating in the pre-market engagement activities. The projected contract period is from 2nd February 2026 to 1st February 2034, aiming to provide clarity and direction for future tenders.

This tender represents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs within the agriculture, farming, and forestry sectors to expand their reach and outputs. Companies with expertise in the supply of agricultural machinery, animal feed, and related transport services are well-positioned to offer competitive solutions. Participation in this pre-market engagement allows businesses to help shape the procurement process, ensuring that their offerings align with public needs and specific market demands. Engaging early in the planning stages enables suppliers to build relationships with the buyer, potentially leading to future contract awards and long-term growth within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Supply of Agriculture, Farming, Fishing and Forestry Goods and Services

Notice Description

The attached pre-market engagement document outlines the proposals we have in place for the route to market, services we envisage to be included and the proposed contract length. Suppliers are requested to sign and return the PME declaration form, along with the completed questionnaire (both documents are embedded within the document). The questionnaire allows suppliers to provide feedback on our proposals that will in turn help determine how the agreement should operate. To access this competition: Registered suppliers: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16139. Not registered suppliers: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16139 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Planning Information

Engagement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055803
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060227-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

24 - Chemical products

42 - Industrial machinery

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

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

03142000 - Animal products

03320000 - Cattle, livestock and small animals

03325000 - Small animals

15700000 - Animal feedstuffs

15710000 - Prepared animal feeds for farm and other animals

15880000 - Special nutritional products

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

16300000 - Harvesting machinery

16320000 - Haymaking machinery

16810000 - Parts of agricultural machinery

16820000 - Parts of forestry machinery

24430000 - Animal or vegetal fertilisers

42211000 - Dairy machinery

42215200 - Food-processing machinery

42221100 - Parts of dairy machinery

42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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

98380000 - Dog kennel services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
Natalia Piecyk
Contact Email
n.piecyk@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
07403633774

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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