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title: "Musical Equipment and Sheet Music"
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# Musical Equipment and Sheet Music

Buyer: UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0b658d1-676a-416a-848c-8f73e453c6db

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## Summary

Mercateo UK Limited, operating under Unite Holding SE, is handling a procurement process for the Ministry of Defence to supply musical instruments and sheet music. This procurement falls under the industry category of printed music (CPV 22114400) and musical instruments and parts (CPV 37300000). The procurement method is selective, specifically a catalogue purchase, allowing organisations to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform for low-value, high-volume purchasing activities. The procurement stage is currently at tender, with the tender period ending on 28th February 2025. The contract period is set from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2026, covering deliveries within the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender amendment published on 28th March 2025.

This opportunity offers substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in musical instruments and sheet music, particularly those providing high-quality products suited for military bands and educational programmes. Organisations including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) have the chance to compete, leveraging their diverse product range and expertise in musical accessories and sheet music genres. With a total contract value ranging from £250,000 to £500,000, this tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers looking to expand their market presence and collaborate with the Ministry of Defence through the Mercateo Procurement Platform.

## Notice

"Mercateo UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the [Ministry of Defence] is looking for organisations to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform. The Mercateo Procurement Platform (www.mercateo.co.uk) is a compliant route to market for UK Public Sector organisations to manage their low value, high volume purchasing activity. This specific opportunity is for the supply of musical instruments and sheet music to support military bands, educational programmes, and other musical requirements. The selected supplier(s) will be expected to provide a diverse range of high-quality instruments and accessories, as well as an extensive selection of sheet music across various genres."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5f4dc84-c76f-449b-92d1-4c83b63c90c2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Catalogue purchase |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | MERCATEO UK LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2B 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 22114400 - Printed music
- 37300000 - Musical instruments and parts

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 14:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5f4dc84-c76f-449b-92d1-4c83b63c90c2
- 30 Jan 2025 at 16:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5f4dc84-c76f-449b-92d1-4c83b63c90c2
- 30 Jan 2025 at 16:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5f4dc84-c76f-449b-92d1-4c83b63c90c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5f4dc84-c76f-449b-92d1-4c83b63c90c2
  28th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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