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Planning

10 Aug 2026 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited, located in Salford, UK, is overseeing a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Building Materials, Tools & Hardware Supplies." This process is currently in the planning stage, with important dates set for engagement milestones by 4th September 2026 and a future notice expected by 18th September 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category and seeks to establish a framework agreement for building materials, with the existing contract set to expire in February 2027. The procurement will be conducted under the legal framework of the Procurement Act 2023, with a gross contract value estimated at £12 million.

This tender offers considerable growth opportunities for businesses in the supply of building materials, tools, and hardware. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs due to the planned contract lot's identified suitability for such enterprises. The contract period is anticipated from January 2027 to January 2030, with the potential for renewal, fostering long-term business growth. Engaging in this tender can provide businesses with a stable client in the public sector, ensuring steady demand for goods over the contract term. The procurement process is designed to help refine the framework, offering businesses a chance to influence the terms and conditions of the agreement, presenting a strategic opportunity to align with public sector goals.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

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.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e02f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075754-2026
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

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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2027 - 28 Jan 2030 3-4 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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