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Steinway Pianos Lease

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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18 Jan 2023 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation / Guildhall School of Music and Drama has awarded a contract to Steinway & Sons for the lease of 16 Steinway Model B Pianos. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, as there was no competition due to technical reasons. The contract value is GBP 501,361, with a contract period starting from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2028. The tender process concluded on June 23, 2022.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the piano industry, especially those capable of providing high-quality pianos for educational and professional use. The Guildhall School has specified the need for Steinway pianos to maintain teaching standards and attract top-tier students. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and leasing pianos, particularly those with experience in supplying educational institutions, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Steinway Pianos Lease

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation / Guildhall School of Music and Drama direct award to Steinway & Sons for the lease of 16 x Steinway Model B Pianos. GSMD students and musicians require the use of Steinway Pianos as it is considered the industry standard. Market research identified that there are no suppliers available to provide 16 Steinway Pianos (other than Steinway & Sons directly). Additional information: Negotiated procedure without prior publication - The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons Explanation: Competition is absent for technical reasons, Contract Regulation 32. 2 b (ii) The Guildhall School of Music and Drama is a world-renowned music conservatoire providing training to musicians, actors and theatre technicians. In order to ensure its international reputation, teaching standards and to continue to attract world class students from around the globe the school aims to provide teaching facilities and equipment that match today's expected industry standards. Almost all recognised pianists have had training and a subsequent career performing on Steinway pianos. Since its ground-breaking design in 1876, the Steinway concert piano has been almost ubiquitous in concert halls, conservatoires and music studios. In classical music the Steinway piano is considered the industry standard. In Guildhall School, it can be expected that the pianos will be used for making music for up to 103 hours per week, 50 weeks per year, placing demands on the mechanical instrument that can only be met from the highest quality of manufacture. Steinway pianos have been proven over many years by the Guildhall School to both meet the expectation of the musician and hold up to the extreme level of use demanded by the School. This School has an ongoing lease agreement with Steinways for the supply of Principal Study teaching piano. Currently the School leases 12 Steinway B pianos on a 5 year plan. The School is looking to renew this lease agreement from September 2022, this time for 16 Steinway B pianos (8 Pianos will be leased for 5 years in September 2022 and 8 pianos will be leased for 5 years in September 2023). Market research was undertaken to establish Steinways as the sole supplier of 16 Steinway Model B pianos. A Soft Market Test was undertaken in February 2022. A Prior Information Notice and Contracts Finder Early Engagement Notice was published and the market invited to complete a Soft Market Testing Questionnaire. No suitable responses were received.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b7c7477-cf43-4b03-8d89-c8dd274dc294
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
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

37311100 - Pianos

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£501,361 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£501,361 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEINWAY & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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