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title: "Framework for the Repair and Maintenance of Musical Instruments"
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# Framework for the Repair and Maintenance of Musical Instruments

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a3903f7-ed2c-4c12-929d-62a75cae8c27

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## Summary

The Durham County Council is conducting a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework for the Repair and Maintenance of Musical Instruments" within the musical instruments industry sector. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the contracting phase has been completed, as of the award decision made on 16th October 2018. The contract period spans from 1st November 2018 to 31st October 2020, and involves three lots: Brass Instruments, Woodwind Instruments, and Stringed Instruments. The estimated total contract value is £48,000, with a minimum value of £12,000, located in the North East of England. The tender acceptance period concluded on 1st October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in the repair and maintenance of musical instruments, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in brass, woodwind, and stringed instrument care are particularly well-suited to submit proposals. The existing framework enables suppliers to secure contracts for specific instrument types, thereby facilitating business growth and enhancing their service offerings within the educational and cultural sectors.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the Repair and Maintenance of Musical Instruments. Durham Music Service, currently based in Ushaw College, have a requirement for Specialist Musical Instrument Repairer(s) for Brass, Woodwind and Stringed Instruments. Durham Music Service to establish a Framework Agreement for the Repair and Maintenance of Musical Instruments which has been divided into three individual lots:- LOT 1 - BRASS INSTRUMENTS LOT 2 - WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS LOT 3 - STRINGED INSTRUMENTS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9cffe5a-370a-45a2-bd3e-ec0ab68ce442 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ADDED BRASS; BEATPOET; BRASS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37310000 - Musical instruments

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2018 at 18:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9cffe5a-370a-45a2-bd3e-ec0ab68ce442

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9cffe5a-370a-45a2-bd3e-ec0ab68ce442
  1st November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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