Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Security Equipment & Associated Services

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

06 Feb 2026 at 17:20

Planning

20 Jan 2026 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited, located in Salford, United Kingdom, is initiating a preliminary market engagement for a forthcoming procurement titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Security Equipment & Associated Services". This process is in the planning stage as of 6th February 2026. The engagement aims to gather insights from suppliers, leading to the renewal of a security service framework set to expire in December 2026. The industry category focuses on goods such as security equipment, surveillance systems, and related services. Key dates include a scheduled engagement milestone due by 18th February 2026, with future notices anticipated by 6th April 2026. Interested participants can access and register for the opportunity via the dedicated supplier portal.

This procurement opportunity offers significant business growth potential, particularly for suppliers specialising in security solutions like burglar alarms, surveillance services, and security cameras. The tender process encourages the involvement of SMEs and VCSEs, fostering diverse participation. Firms with expertise in alarm and security system installation, testing, and evaluation will find this engagement particularly beneficial. The procurement's structure allows industry players to influence the framework's development, positioning their offerings advantageously in this long-term contract cycle projected to commence in September 2026 and conclude in September 2034.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Security Equipment & Associated Services

Notice Description

CPC's current framework agreement for Security Services is expiring in December 2026, 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. This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise is an opportunity for key suppliers within the market to input on various elements of the tender process and framework set-up. To access the documentation, please see below. Login or register to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17015. Any queries please contact MultiQuote at support@elcom.com

Planning Information

The Contracting Authority will conduct the procurement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the associated regulations, ensuring compliance with the statutory objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011175-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

22457000 - Entrance cards

30162000 - Smart cards

30237131 - Electronic cards

30237135 - Network interfaces cards

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

31625300 - Burglar-alarm systems

32234000 - Closed-circuit television cameras

32235000 - Closed-circuit surveillance system

34926000 - Car park control equipment

34928300 - Safety barriers

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

35121000 - Security equipment

35121700 - Alarm systems

35125300 - Security cameras

42961100 - Access control system

45233280 - Erection of road-barriers

45312000 - Alarm system and antenna installation work

45312200 - Burglar-alarm system installation work

73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

79710000 - Security services

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

79714000 - Surveillance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2026 - 15 Sep 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LTD

Contact Name
Natalia Piecyk
Contact Email
n.piecyk@thecpc.ac.uk, procurement@nwupc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0161 234 8003, 01618231862

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
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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