Award

286_23 Musical Instruments

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Mar 2023 at 14:06

Tender

30 Sep 2022 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation Espo in Leicester has awarded a contract for the supply of Musical Instruments and associated products for use in the Education Sector. The total value of the contract is £2,016,000. The procurement stage was an open procedure (above threshold), with the contract period running from 1st March 2023 to 31st March 2025. The deadline for the tender was 31st October 2022.

This tender for supplying Musical Instruments and associated products presents an opportunity for businesses in the audio-visual equipment industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract involves delivering goods to ESPO, Leicester and customers directly, providing an avenue for business growth within the supplied product categories that include percussion instruments, stringed instruments, and audio equipment.

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Notice Title

286_23 Musical Instruments

Notice Description

Supply of Musical Instruments and associated products for use in the Education Sector. Requirements include the supply of: * Percussion Assorted Product * Handheld Percussion * World Percussion * Tuned Percussion * Percussion Drums * World Percussion Instruments * Tuned instruments * Plastic Instruments * Recorders * Ocarinas * Stringed Instruments * Ukuleles and Guitars * Keyboards and Pianos * Trolleys * Cabinets * Storage * Music Stands * Electronic Equipment; Amps and cables * Audio and Studio, Recording and Equipment Mixing * Microphones, PA's and Speakers Lot 1 - Percussion Assorted Product Instrument Class Packs, including Class Packs of single types and Multi Pack, Percussion Packs, Handheld Percussion, World Percussion and Tuned Percussion Lot 2 - Tuned Percussion Instruments including Glockenspiel, Chime Bars, Steel Pans, Percussion Drums and World Percussion Lot 3 - Tuned Instruments including Plastic Instruments, Recorders, Ocarina's, Stringed Instruments, Ukuleles, Guitars, Keyboards and Piano's Lot 4 - Trolleys and Music Stands, fixed and folding and in different colours Lot 5 - Electric Equipment including Amps and Cables, Audio and Studio Recording Equipment, Mixing Equipment, Microphones, PA's and Speaker Cables Goods are for delivery to ESPO, Leicester and direct to customers. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated includes the option period. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc805a4d-c868-4158-aa75-fb24314126a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e14d9f1f-707b-4bbf-b179-ccd490a7e488
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction

32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers

32351300 - Audio equipment accessories

32353000 - Sound recordings

33120000 - Recording systems and exploration devices

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,112,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,016,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

FREDERICK HYDE LIMITED (T/A CHAMBERLAIN MUSIC

NORMANS (BURTON UPON TRENT

OCARINA WORKSHOP

SARTORIS PRODUCTS LIMITED (T/A EDUCATIONAL AIDS

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