---
title: "CA15633 - Maintenance and Tuning of the RNCM Fleet of Pianos"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5da29142-a95f-4a65-985b-a866ed17f277"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5da29142-a95f-4a65-985b-a866ed17f277"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5da29142-a95f-4a65-985b-a866ed17f277.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5da29142-a95f-4a65-985b-a866ed17f277.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC"
published: "2025-07-04"
---

# CA15633 - Maintenance and Tuning of the RNCM Fleet of Pianos

Buyer: ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5da29142-a95f-4a65-985b-a866ed17f277

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5da29142-a95f-4a65-985b-a866ed17f277)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5da29142-a95f-4a65-985b-a866ed17f277.json)

## Summary

The Royal Northern College of Music has completed a procurement process for the maintenance and tuning of its fleet of 125 pianos, under the title "CA15633 - Maintenance and Tuning of the RNCM Fleet of Pianos." This service falls into the industry category of Instrument tuning services, with a relevant CPV code of 98396000. Based in Manchester, the contracting authority required services to be performed in multiple regions, including within the United Kingdom and Europe. The procurement process, conducted using a limited method described as a negotiated procedure without prior publication, has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2025 and ending on 31st July 2028.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in piano maintenance and tuning, notably small and medium-sized enterprises, given the broad geographical coverage of the services and the complexity of the task. The project suits firms with experienced technicians able to manage multiple lots, focusing on both primary and assistant technicians. Such opportunities could enable businesses to bolster their portfolio and expand into broader markets, capitalising on an arrangement with a prestigious educational institution like the RNCM. Noteworthy suppliers involved are M BAILEY PIANO TUNER TECHNICIAN, WYN CHAN PIANO TUNER AND TECHNICIAN, and DBC PIANO SERVICES LTD, each contributing to the delivery of the contract with a total contract value of £7,200 GBP.

## Notice

This specification provides an outline of the requirements for the maintenance and effective upkeep of the 125 pianos that currently form the fleet of pianos owned by the RNCM. The intention of the RNCM is to provide an optimum experience for the students and staff of the institution whilst preserving the condition and longevity of this valuable key asset. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1a Lead piano technician Lot 2: Lot 1b. Lead piano technician Lot 3: Lot 2a. Assistant Technician Contract tuning Lot 4: Lot 2b. Assistant Technician Lot 5: Lot 3a. Assistant Technician Lot 6: Lot 3b. Assistant Technician To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15633. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15633 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/417653cf-e2b7-4c8e-bf34-17606700fe52 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,200 |
| 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 | ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DBC PIANO SERVICES; M BAILEY PIANO TUNER TECHNICIAN; WYN CHAN PIANO TUNER AND TECHNICIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98396000 - Instrument tuning services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/417653cf-e2b7-4c8e-bf34-17606700fe52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/417653cf-e2b7-4c8e-bf34-17606700fe52
  4th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5da29142-a95f-4a65-985b-a866ed17f277. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5da29142-a95f-4a65-985b-a866ed17f277.json.