---
title: "Steinway Pianos"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000574276"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000574276.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2019-05-08"
---

# Steinway Pianos

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000574276

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a public procurement process for the provision of Steinway pianos, specifically 14 upright pianos and 13 grand pianos. This procurement is classified under the education industry and the method used was a limited tender, which was awarded without prior publication, due to technical reasons. The contract, valued at £460,000, was signed on 21 January 2019, and is associated with delivering items to Edinburgh, UK. The procurement stage is currently complete, with the award notice documented for reference.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality musical instruments, particularly piano manufacturers and suppliers. The unique arrangement with Steinway & Sons, which includes annual maintenance visits and educational support for the Reid School of Music, signifies a focus on premium goods and services. Companies with capabilities in premium instrument craftsmanship and those involved in bespoke educational offerings would particularly benefit from participating in similar future tenders.

## Notice

14 Upright Pianos 13 Grand Pianos

### Procurement Information

Under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Competition is absent for technical reasons .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353835 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 8 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £460,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## 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

- 8 May 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353835
- 6 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347765

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347765
  Steinway Pianos - 14 Upright Pianos 13 Grand Pianos
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353835
  Steinway Pianos - 14 Upright Pianos 13 Grand Pianos

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000574276

## Provenance

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