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Provision of Pianos

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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26 Mar 2020 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has concluded a procurement process for the provision of pianos, specifically four grand and eleven upright Steinway pianos, with a total contract value of £510,000. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, aimed at securing this specialised equipment essential for the university's aim to achieve All-Steinway-School accreditation. The procurement activity is classified under the goods category, with the supplier being Steinway and Sons, and the contract period is set from April 3, 2020, until December 31, 2020. The award notice was published on March 26, 2020, following the conclusion of the tender period that ended on March 23, 2020, in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in high-end musical instrument manufacturing and supply, particularly for those specialising in grand and upright pianos. Companies with expertise in bespoke manufacturing and the ability to offer exceptional technical support could benefit from similar future tenders or contracts linked to educational institutions aiming for high standards in music education. Given the technical specifications required by the University of Sheffield, businesses with established relationships with high-profile brands or unique product offerings in the music sector might find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of Pianos

Notice Description

Provision of 4 Grand and 11 Upright Steinway Pianos

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86279322-1c02-4684-b2c9-708f3f24f5ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f9bdd4-ea5f-4ac5-9c97-e61eb7fe7383
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEINWAY AND SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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