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Award

18 Aug 2017 at 12:56

Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Lancashire County Council, inviting tenders for the supply, delivery, servicing, repair, and maintenance of musical instruments and audio equipment, with a total value of £480,000. The tender, which falls under the category of musical instruments (CPV code: 37310000), was part of an open procedure. The initial tender period ended on 20th February 2015, and the contract period spans from 20th October 2015 to 20th October 2018. The related contract was awarded on 25th May 2015 and involves delivery addresses in Preston, North West England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the musical instruments and audio equipment sectors to expand their client base, particularly those capable of supplying a diverse range of instruments including woodwind, brass, strings, and percussion. Companies specialising in servicing and maintaining musical equipment would be well-suited to compete for additional agreements that may arise as beneficiary organisations make use of this contract, potentially increasing its value by up to 100%.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

United Kingdom-Preston: Musical instruments

Notice Description

'LCC is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the supply, delivery, servicing, repair and maintenance of musical instruments, accessories and audio equipment supported by the contract specification in Schedule One. The products LCC will wish to purchase and maintain includes a wide range of instruments including woodwind, brass, strings, percussion, guitars, and a range of audio equipment. The value of the framework agreement may increase by 0-100 % if beneficiary organisations make use of the contract.'

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-378e1782-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b31681-73bc-4545-b5e3-11d3a56bf738
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37310000 - Musical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 201511 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2015 - 30 Jun 2018 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lancashire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

HW Audio Ltd

Rimmers Music

The Music Cellar

Further Information

Notice Documents

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