Tender

Repair & Maintenance of Musical Instruments.

FIFE COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council, located at Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, UKM72, is currently in the tender stage for the contract titled "Repair & Maintenance of Musical Instruments." This contract falls under the general public services industry category and covers school sites across Fife. It involves the repair and maintenance of stringed instruments, brass & woodwind, and pianos (although Lot 3 for pianos has already been awarded). The procurement process follows an open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted until 11 April 2025 at 12:00 PM. The award period commences immediately after this deadline.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in musical instrument repair and maintenance, specifically stringed, woodwind, and brass instruments. Ideal candidates are those with experience in servicing educational institutions and providing timely maintenance solutions. Businesses able to demonstrate relevant qualifications or professional registrations for their staff will be well-suited to compete. The framework agreement allows for up to five participants, and there is potential for contract renewal, making this tender a promising prospect for long-term engagement and growth within the Fife Council's educational infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Repair & Maintenance of Musical Instruments.

Notice Description

This is a multi-supplier Framework for the Repair & Maintenance of Musical Instruments, including stringed instruments, brass & woodwind, and pianos. Instruments are mainly located in school sites across Fife. Lot 3 (Pianos) has already been awarded.

Lot Information

Repair & Maintenance of Stringed Instruments

Repair & Maintenance of Musical Instruments - Lot 1, Stringed Instruments. To include uplift from mainly school sites across Fife, as per the Service Specification.

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 12 months

Repair & Maintenance of Woodwind & Brass Instruments

Repair & Maintenance of Musical Instruments - Lot 2, Woodwind & Brass Instruments. To include uplift from mainly school sites across Fife, as per the Service Specification.

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793237
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525967
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50860000 - Repair and maintenance services of musical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£153,280 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£48,144 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katy Hope
Contact Email
katy.hope@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Further Information

Notice Documents

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