Notice Information
Notice Title
EDR-25-002 Musical Instruments for EA Schools and Music Centres
Notice Description
The Education Authority (EA) invites 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/further-education-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
The scope of requirements for this Lot includes the following: * Flute, beginner, intermediate and advance ranges * Oboe, beginner, intermediate and advance ranges * Bassoon, beginner, intermediate and advance ranges * Clarinet, beginner, intermediate and advance ranges * Saxophone, beginner, intermediate and advance ranges * Folk wind instruments e.g. Fife and Tin Whistle * Plastic wind instrument e.g. pBone, Nuvo TooT * Classroom wind instruments e.g. Recorder, Ocarina 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.
HarpsThe 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 InstrumentsThe scope of requirements for this Lot includes the following: * Orchestral String Instruments e.g Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, beginner, intermediate and advance ranges in all sizes * Classical Guitars * Classroom String Instruments, e.g Ukulele 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.
Rock and Pop String InstrumentsThe scope of requirements for this lot includes the following: * Guitars; Electrical, Bass, Acoustic beginner, intermediate and advance ranges in all sizes 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.
Brass InstrumentsThe scope of requirements for this lot includes the following: * Orchestral brass instruments e.g. Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, beginner, intermediate and advance ranges * Band brass instruments e.g. Cornet, Tenor Horn, Euphonium, Baritone Horn, Eb Tuba, beginner, intermediate and advance ranges. 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.
Acoustic PianosThe scope of requirements for this Lot includes the following: * Acoustic Pianos e.g. Upright, Grand, Concert Grand and Silent including beginner, intermediate and advance ranges * Piano covers and stools 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.
Digital PianosThe scope of requirements for this lot includes the following: * Digital Pianos e.g. Clavinova type and stage piano including beginner, intermediate and advance ranges * Keyboards stands and accessories e.g. cases, headphones and power supplies * Portable Keyboards with and without speakers 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.
Percussion InstrumentsThe scope of requirements for this Lot includes the following: * Orchestral and school percussion e.g. Timpani, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Marimba, Snare & Bass drums, Chimes, Cymbals * Drum Kits acoustic, electrical and desk type * Classroom Percussion e.g. Metallophone, Percussion Packs * Ethnic Percussion e.g. Djembe, Samba, Indian 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.
Audio Equipment and Music TechnologyThe scope of requirements for this Lot includes the following: * DJ Equipment and Accessories * Digital recording equipment * Music Software * SEN Music Equipment * Headphones * Amplifier * PA System (portable) * Microphones * Mixers * Speakers * Cables and power supplies for audio equipment 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.
Woodwind AccessoriesThe scope of requirements for this lot includes the following: * Cases and accessories for wind instruments e.g. mouthpieces, reeds and music stands * Replacement parts and repair tools for wind instruments 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.
Brass AccessoriesThe scope of requirements for this lot includes the following: * Cases and accessories e.g. mouthpieces, valve oil, mutes and music stands * Replacement parts and repair tools for brass instruments 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.
String AccessoriesThe scope of requirements for this lot includes the following: * Guitar String and Capos * Cases and accessories for string instruments e.g strings, bows and music stands * Replacement parts and repair tools for string instruments 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.
Percussion AccessoriesThe scope of requirements for this lot includes the following: * Percussion accessories e.g. sticks, beaters, cases, drum heads * Replacement parts for percussion instruments 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.
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/007367-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
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
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 28 Feb 20265 days to go
- Future Notice Date
- 11 Jul 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- educationresource.procure@eani.org.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BELFAST
- Postcode
- BT1 2NQ
- Post Town
- 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007367-2026
28th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032822-2025
17th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Notice URLs
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