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title: "Musical Instruments for EA schools and Music Centres"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054df3"
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buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
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# Musical Instruments for EA schools and Music Centres

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054df3

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## Summary

The Education Authority, situated in Belfast, is spearheading the procurement of a framework agreement for the supply and delivery of musical instruments to schools and music centres in Northern Ireland. Under the open procedure procurement method, the process covers various lots including wind instruments, percussion, string, brass, and piano accessories, with contracts active from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2030. This initiative, planned since June 2025 and culminating in active contracts by April 2026, aims to support a wide array of educational establishments in Northern Ireland by providing high-quality musical instruments and accessories, essential for enhancing musical education.

Business entities specialising in the manufacturing or supplying of musical instruments are optimally positioned to benefit from this framework agreement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as those providing bespoke musical solutions, are encouraged to engage, as the contract emphasises compatibility with existing curricula and educational requirements. Opportunities abound for businesses to expand their market reach, develop long-term relationships with Northern Irish educational bodies, and innovate in offering musical solutions tailored to diverse educational needs, thus fostering business growth in both local and broader markets.

## Notice

The Education Authority (EA) invited tenders for the supply and delivery of Musical Instruments to individual schools and EA locations within Northern Ireland for a period of 4 years. This framework agreement is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority ("EA") and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows and at some point, during the life of the framework agreement these bodies may wish to utilize the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This framework agreement is not intended to replace any current contracts/framework agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already have in place. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centre's. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/furthereducation- fe-colleges Further Education Colleges in NI, https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI, https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ Independent School in NI, Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/, EA Teachers' and Educational Centre's, Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA), Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, Middletown Centre for Autism, Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC), Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE), Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA's Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP)

### Lot Information

Wind Instruments

Harps

The scope of requirements for this Lot includes the following: * Concert Harps * Pedal Harps * Lever Harps * Folk Harps The value detailed in this lot is estimated. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume or value of products required under this lot. The EA reserves the right to reallocate any values. between all lots under this Framework where required throughout the Framework. Agreement Period, within the limit of the overall awarded Framework Value.

Orchestral String Instruments

Rock and Pop String Instruments

Brass Instruments

Acoustic Pianos

Digital Pianos

Percussion Instruments

Audio Equipment and Music Technology

Woodwind Accessories

Brass Accessories

String Accessories

Percussion Accessories

### Planning Information

Suppliers should also complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire which can be downloaded from the CfT documents section. The questionnaire must be completed, signed and returned via the messaging function of this CfT by no later than 3pm on Friday 11th July 2025 (deadline) in accordance with the instructions detailed in the PME Questionnaire document. Further information on this pre-market engagement exercise can be found within the PME Questionnaire document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039052-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,999,997 |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FREDERICK HYDE; HAYDOCK MUSIC; NORMANS (BURTON UPON TRENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 37300000 - Musical instruments and parts
- 37310000 - Musical instruments
- 37311300 - Musical organs
- 37314300 - Musical cornets and flutes
- 37316000 - Percussion instruments
- 37320000 - Parts and accessories of musical instruments
- 37321000 - Accessories of musical instruments
- 37321600 - Musical instrument pouches or cases or accessories
- 37321700 - Musical instrument stands or sheet holders
- 37322000 - Parts of musical instruments

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 10:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039052-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 13:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031995-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 16:52 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017583-2026
- 28 Jan 2026 at 09:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007367-2026
- 17 Jun 2025 at 09:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032822-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039052-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031995-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017583-2026
  26th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007367-2026
  28th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032822-2025
  17th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chamberlainmusic.com
- http://www.normans.co.uk
- https://haydockmusic.co.uk/
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus
- https://www.etendersni.gov.uk
- https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/
- https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/furthereducation-

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