--- title: "CA18183 - Communication and Connectivity Products and Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d1370fef-d112-4b4a-8ca9-b1d2fb2bec60" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1370fef-d112-4b4a-8ca9-b1d2fb2bec60" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1370fef-d112-4b4a-8ca9-b1d2fb2bec60.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1370fef-d112-4b4a-8ca9-b1d2fb2bec60.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED" published: "2026-07-16" --- # CA18183 - Communication and Connectivity Products and Services Framework Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1370fef-d112-4b4a-8ca9-b1d2fb2bec60 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1370fef-d112-4b4a-8ca9-b1d2fb2bec60) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1370fef-d112-4b4a-8ca9-b1d2fb2bec60.json) ## Summary The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is currently in the tender stage for the "CA18183 - Communication and Connectivity Products and Services Framework" contract. This procurement, published on 16th July 2026, is classified under the telecommunications equipment and supplies category, with a total estimated value of GBP 10,000,000. It offers a wide range of goods and support services in Unified Communications, Mobile Communications, and Broadband Network Services, targeting educational and public sector organisations across the UK. The open procedure for this procurement will close on 20th August 2026, and the contract term is from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2029. Key regions covered include British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This tender provides substantial opportunities for manufacturers and resellers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to collaborate and innovate in partnership with CPC members. Suitable businesses are those involved in telecommunications products and services seeking to expand their market presence within the public sector. By engaging in this framework, companies can access a broad client base across various educational and wider public sector organisations, potentially enhancing their business growth and development. ## Notice CPC intends to put a Framework in place for the supply of Unified Communications and Telephony, Mobile Communications and Broadband Network Services, open to both manufacturers and resellers that will offer additional benefits through collaborative and innovative partnerships with CPC Members. The Framework will be for the supply of a wide range of communication & connectivity products and services and the provision of support services, to be purchased in varying quantities during the Framework period. The framework will be open to current and future CPC member institutions across the UK (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members), including eligible organisations registered on the UK Register of Learning Providers with a valid UKPRN (https://www.ukrlp.co.uk/). and will also be made available for use by all eligible wider public sector contracting authorities via Crescent Services (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/csl). Please see link to Multiquote to access this opportunity CA18183 https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx?u=true&r=Home.aspx Includes Lots: Lot 1: Unified Communications and Telephony Lot 2: Mobile Communications Lot 3: Broadband Network Services Lot 4: Integrated Communications and Connectivity Solution To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18183. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18183 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e8a5e06-29c8-4d0f-a25e-9c88ff4cb16a | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M6 6AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies ## Release History - 16 Jul 2026 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e8a5e06-29c8-4d0f-a25e-9c88ff4cb16a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e8a5e06-29c8-4d0f-a25e-9c88ff4cb16a 16th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx?u=true&r=Home.aspx - https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members - https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/csl - https://www.ukrlp.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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