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title: "United Kingdom-Preston: Musical instruments"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-378e1782-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-08-18"
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# United Kingdom-Preston: Musical instruments

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-378e1782-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Lancashire County Council, inviting tenders for the supply, delivery, servicing, repair, and maintenance of musical instruments and audio equipment, with a total value of £480,000. The tender, which falls under the category of musical instruments (CPV code: 37310000), was part of an open procedure. The initial tender period ended on 20th February 2015, and the contract period spans from 20th October 2015 to 20th October 2018. The related contract was awarded on 25th May 2015 and involves delivery addresses in Preston, North West England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the musical instruments and audio equipment sectors to expand their client base, particularly those capable of supplying a diverse range of instruments including woodwind, brass, strings, and percussion. Companies specialising in servicing and maintaining musical equipment would be well-suited to compete for additional agreements that may arise as beneficiary organisations make use of this contract, potentially increasing its value by up to 100%.

## Notice

'LCC is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the supply, delivery, servicing, repair and maintenance of musical instruments, accessories and audio equipment supported by the contract specification in Schedule One. The products LCC will wish to purchase and maintain includes a wide range of instruments including woodwind, brass, strings, percussion, guitars, and a range of audio equipment. The value of the framework agreement may increase by 0-100 % if beneficiary organisations make use of the contract.'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b31681-73bc-4545-b5e3-11d3a56bf738 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2015 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2015 - 30 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | HW AUDIO; RIMMERS MUSIC; THE MUSIC CELLAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37310000 - Musical instruments

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2017 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b31681-73bc-4545-b5e3-11d3a56bf738
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a6231a4-feba-4ce5-87d6-3d9477e99853

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b31681-73bc-4545-b5e3-11d3a56bf738
  18th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a6231a4-feba-4ce5-87d6-3d9477e99853
  10th February 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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