Tender

Musical Equipment and Sheet Music

UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

28 Mar 2025 at 14:52

TenderAmendment

30 Jan 2025 at 16:59

Tender

30 Jan 2025 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

Mercateo UK Limited, operating under Unite Holding SE, is handling a procurement process for the Ministry of Defence to supply musical instruments and sheet music. This procurement falls under the industry category of printed music (CPV 22114400) and musical instruments and parts (CPV 37300000). The procurement method is selective, specifically a catalogue purchase, allowing organisations to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform for low-value, high-volume purchasing activities. The procurement stage is currently at tender, with the tender period ending on 28th February 2025. The contract period is set from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2026, covering deliveries within the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender amendment published on 28th March 2025.

This opportunity offers substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in musical instruments and sheet music, particularly those providing high-quality products suited for military bands and educational programmes. Organisations including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) have the chance to compete, leveraging their diverse product range and expertise in musical accessories and sheet music genres. With a total contract value ranging from £250,000 to £500,000, this tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers looking to expand their market presence and collaborate with the Ministry of Defence through the Mercateo Procurement Platform.

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Notice Title

Musical Equipment and Sheet Music

Notice Description

"Mercateo UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the [Ministry of Defence] is looking for organisations to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform. The Mercateo Procurement Platform (www.mercateo.co.uk) is a compliant route to market for UK Public Sector organisations to manage their low value, high volume purchasing activity. This specific opportunity is for the supply of musical instruments and sheet music to support military bands, educational programmes, and other musical requirements. The selected supplier(s) will be expected to provide a diverse range of high-quality instruments and accessories, as well as an extensive selection of sheet music across various genres."

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0b658d1-676a-416a-848c-8f73e453c6db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5f4dc84-c76f-449b-92d1-4c83b63c90c2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Catalogue purchase
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22114400 - Printed music

37300000 - Musical instruments and parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED
Additional Buyers

MERCATEO UK LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ccstailspend@unite.eu
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2B 5AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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