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Steinway Pianos

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a public procurement process for the provision of Steinway pianos, specifically 14 upright pianos and 13 grand pianos. This procurement is classified under the education industry and the method used was a limited tender, which was awarded without prior publication, due to technical reasons. The contract, valued at £460,000, was signed on 21 January 2019, and is associated with delivering items to Edinburgh, UK. The procurement stage is currently complete, with the award notice documented for reference.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality musical instruments, particularly piano manufacturers and suppliers. The unique arrangement with Steinway & Sons, which includes annual maintenance visits and educational support for the Reid School of Music, signifies a focus on premium goods and services. Companies with capabilities in premium instrument craftsmanship and those involved in bespoke educational offerings would particularly benefit from participating in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Steinway Pianos

Notice Description

14 Upright Pianos 13 Grand Pianos

Procurement Information

Under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Competition is absent for technical reasons .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000574276
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353835
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£460,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Alison Johnson, Stuart Mclean
Contact Email
alison.johnson@ed.ac.uk, stuart.mclean@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502467, +44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEINWAY & SONS

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