--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement - Supply of Agriculture, Farming, Fishing and Forestry Goods and Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055803" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055803" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055803.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055803.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED" published: "2025-09-26" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement - Supply of Agriculture, Farming, Fishing and Forestry Goods and Services Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055803 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055803) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055803.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060227-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 - 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 ### 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 ## Release History - 26 Sep 2025 at 13:57 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060227-2025 - 3 Jul 2025 at 08:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036987-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060227-2025 26th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036987-2025 3rd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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