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Steinway Pianos Lease

City of London Corporation

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23 Jun 2022 at 15:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is undertaking a direct award procurement process for the lease of 16 Steinway Model B Pianos, targeting the arts and culture industry. This initiative is a response to the needs of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, located in London, which requires these pianos to maintain its high teaching standards. The procurement method is classified as limited, utilising a negotiated procedure without prior publication. Key dates indicate that the award was signed on 23rd June 2022, and the lease renewal is positioned to begin from September 2022. The procurement is currently complete, focusing on maintaining a consistent standard in musical education.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality musical instruments, particularly those with the capacity to meet specific technical standards. Companies that manufacture or lease premium pianos, specifically Steinway & Sons, will find themselves well-suited for this procurement, given the demonstrated absence of competition. The sustained demand from institutions like the Guildhall School highlights potential for growth within the niche market of premium musical equipment tailored for educational institutions. Moreover, businesses that can offer similar products may consider partnership or collaboration strategies to enhance their engagement with such prestigious procurement initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Steinway Pianos Lease

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation / Guildhall School of Music and Drama intend to 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).

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. 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.

Procurement Information

Please see section II.1.4 and II.2.4 for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0349e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017220-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City of London Corporation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Postcode Area
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

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