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Musical Instruments for EA schools and Music Centres

the Education Authority

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 11:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 Apr 2026 at 14:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

26 Feb 2026 at 16:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 09:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

17 Jun 2025 at 10:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority, situated in Belfast, is spearheading the procurement of a framework agreement for the supply and delivery of musical instruments to schools and music centres in Northern Ireland. Under the open procedure procurement method, the process covers various lots including wind instruments, percussion, string, brass, and piano accessories, with contracts active from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2030. This initiative, planned since June 2025 and culminating in active contracts by April 2026, aims to support a wide array of educational establishments in Northern Ireland by providing high-quality musical instruments and accessories, essential for enhancing musical education.

Business entities specialising in the manufacturing or supplying of musical instruments are optimally positioned to benefit from this framework agreement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as those providing bespoke musical solutions, are encouraged to engage, as the contract emphasises compatibility with existing curricula and educational requirements. Opportunities abound for businesses to expand their market reach, develop long-term relationships with Northern Irish educational bodies, and innovate in offering musical solutions tailored to diverse educational needs, thus fostering business growth in both local and broader markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Musical Instruments for EA schools and Music Centres

Notice Description

The Education Authority (EA) invited tenders for the supply and delivery of Musical Instruments to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. This framework agreement is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point, during the life of the framework agreement these bodies may wish to utilize the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This framework agreement is not intended to replace any current contracts/framework agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centre's. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/furthereducation- fe-colleges Further Education Colleges in NI, https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI, https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ Independent School in NI, Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/, EA Teachers' and Educational Centre's, Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA), Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, Middletown Centre for Autism, Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC), Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE), Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA's Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP)

Lot Information

Wind Instruments Harps

The scope of requirements for this Lot includes the following: * Concert Harps * Pedal Harps * Lever Harps * Folk Harps The value detailed in this lot is estimated. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume or value of products required under this lot. The EA reserves the right to reallocate any values. between all lots under this Framework where required throughout the Framework. Agreement Period, within the limit of the overall awarded Framework Value.

Orchestral String Instruments Rock and Pop String Instruments Brass Instruments Acoustic Pianos Digital Pianos Percussion Instruments Audio Equipment and Music Technology Woodwind Accessories Brass Accessories String Accessories Percussion Accessories

Planning Information

Suppliers should also complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire which can be downloaded from the CfT documents section. The questionnaire must be completed, signed and returned via the messaging function of this CfT by no later than 3pm on Friday 11th July 2025 (deadline) in accordance with the instructions detailed in the PME Questionnaire document. Further information on this pre-market engagement exercise can be found within the PME Questionnaire document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054df3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039052-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

37300000 - Musical instruments and parts

37310000 - Musical instruments

37311300 - Musical organs

37314300 - Musical cornets and flutes

37316000 - Percussion instruments

37320000 - Parts and accessories of musical instruments

37321000 - Accessories of musical instruments

37321600 - Musical instrument pouches or cases or accessories

37321700 - Musical instrument stands or sheet holders

37322000 - Parts of musical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,999,997 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
the Education Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

FREDERICK HYDE LIMITED

HAYDOCK MUSIC LIMITED

Haydock Music Ltd

NORMANS (BURTON UPON TRENT) LIMITED

Normans (Burton upon Trent) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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