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title: "Provision of Pianos"
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# Provision of Pianos

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86279322-1c02-4684-b2c9-708f3f24f5ee

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has concluded a procurement process for the provision of pianos, specifically four grand and eleven upright Steinway pianos, with a total contract value of £510,000. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, aimed at securing this specialised equipment essential for the university's aim to achieve All-Steinway-School accreditation. The procurement activity is classified under the goods category, with the supplier being Steinway and Sons, and the contract period is set from April 3, 2020, until December 31, 2020. The award notice was published on March 26, 2020, following the conclusion of the tender period that ended on March 23, 2020, in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in high-end musical instrument manufacturing and supply, particularly for those specialising in grand and upright pianos. Companies with expertise in bespoke manufacturing and the ability to offer exceptional technical support could benefit from similar future tenders or contracts linked to educational institutions aiming for high standards in music education. Given the technical specifications required by the University of Sheffield, businesses with established relationships with high-profile brands or unique product offerings in the music sector might find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Provision of 4 Grand and 11 Upright Steinway Pianos

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f9bdd4-ea5f-4ac5-9c97-e61eb7fe7383 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £510,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £510,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEINWAY AND SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37311100 - Pianos

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2020 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f9bdd4-ea5f-4ac5-9c97-e61eb7fe7383

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f9bdd4-ea5f-4ac5-9c97-e61eb7fe7383
  26th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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