--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement - Communications Solutions" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0696f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0696f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0696f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0696f8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED" published: "2026-05-18" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement - Communications Solutions Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0696f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0696f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0696f8.json) ## Summary The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited, based in Salford, UK, is overseeing a procurement planning process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Communications Solutions," focused on telecommunications equipment and supplies. This process is guided by the Procurement Act 2023 and is geared towards modernising the route to market ahead of the expiry of their current communications solutions in December 2026. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 18th May 2026, and stakeholders are invited to engage by 23rd May 2026. The consortium aims to formalise the procurement route by July 2026, supporting a contract period commencing on 1st December 2026 and potentially extending to 2030. This tender, valued at approximately £12 million gross, is significant and lies above the regulatory threshold. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, as it includes a structure supportive of these entities. The proposed lot structure indicates participation in not only providing telecommunications equipment and supplies but also innovating under new legal frameworks, which could position suppliers ahead of industry shifts. Businesses with expertise in modern communications solutions, compliance with new legislative changes, and the capacity to handle significant contract value will find this opportunity well-suited for fostering business development and competitive positioning within the UK telecommunications sector. ## Notice This preliminary market engagement process for the renewal of our current Communications Solutions due to expire in December 2026. This process will allow CPC to consider the changes enacted under the Procurement Act 2023 and how we may use that legislation to design a route to market which is modern and market relevant. A suggested Lot structure and scope have been included within this notice but will be determined through this preliminary market engagement process. Please see the attached document "Preliminary Market Engagement Communications Solutions" for more information. ### 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045194-2026 | | 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 | 18 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 | | 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 | 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 - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies ## Release History - 18 May 2026 at 07:34 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045194-2026 - 13 May 2026 at 09:26 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043758-2026 - 12 May 2026 at 15:25 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043608-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045194-2026 18th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043758-2026 13th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043608-2026 12th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx - 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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