---
title: "Provision of Steinway Pianos"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029c2e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-03-29"
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# Provision of Steinway Pianos

Buyer: PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029c2e

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Prifysgol Bangor (Bangor University) involves the provision of Steinway pianos, specifically two Model D grand pianos and two Model B grand pianos. This procurement falls under the goods category, classified as pianos (CPV code: 37311100). The procurement was conducted through a limited method, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to technical reasons that restricted competition. The contract, valued at £381,433, was signed on 16 March 2021 and has since been awarded to the supplier Steinway & Sons, based in London, UK. The delivery is slated for the UKL12 region where Bangor University is located.

This opportunity presents a unique avenue for businesses specialising in high-quality musical instruments, particularly those that can provide bespoke products such as hand-crafted pianos. Companies well-versed in niche manufacturing, especially those capable of delivering premium, technical goods with intricate specifications, would be ideally suited to participate in such tenders. The procurement's restricted nature indicates that suppliers must maintain exceptional quality standards and possibly demonstrate unique capabilities, presenting a niche market for aspiring and established businesses in the high-end piano manufacturing industry.

## Notice

Provision of two Steinway Model D grand pianos and two Model B grand pianos.

### Procurement Information

Under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, competition is absent for technical reasons. Steinway & Sons produce pianos involving 126 patents that are unrivalled in their tone and action. Steinway & Sons offer bespoke hand made grand pianos for teaching and practice purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006361-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £381,433 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL57 2DG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
| Electoral ward | Canol Bangor |
| Westminster constituency | Bangor Aberconwy |
| Delivery location | TLL12 Gwynedd |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37311100 - Pianos

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006361-2021
- 16 Mar 2021 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005309-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bangor.ac.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0340

## Provenance

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