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# 286_23 Musical Instruments

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/286-23-musical-instruments-ocds-h6vhtk-0371a9). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** ESPO: "286_23 Musical Instruments". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £2,112,000. 5 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 31 Oct 2022, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.eastmidstenders.org.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [ESPO](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/espo-GB-FTS-508)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £2,112,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 31 October 2022 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 5
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Accessories of musical instruments, Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction, Audio equipment accessories, Audio-visual equipment, Microphones and loudspeakers (+4 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/286-23-musical-instruments-ocds-h6vhtk-0371a9#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0371a9`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/286-23-musical-instruments-ocds-h6vhtk-0371a9#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [eastmidstenders.org](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastmidstenders.org%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/286-23-musical-instruments-ocds-h6vhtk-0371a9#participate

## Description
Supply of Musical Instruments and associated products for use in the Education Sector.
Requirements include the supply of:
• Percussion Assorted Product
• Handheld Percussion
• World Percussion
• Tuned Percussion
• Percussion Drums
• World Percussion Instruments
• Tuned instruments
• Plastic Instruments
• Recorders
• Ocarinas
• Stringed Instruments
• Ukuleles and Guitars
• Keyboards and Pianos
• Trolleys
• Cabinets
• Storage
• Music Stands
• Electronic Equipment; Amps and cables
• Audio and Studio, Recording and Equipment Mixing
• Microphones, PA's and Speakers
Goods are for delivery to ESPO, Leicester and direct to customers.

## Lots (5)
### Lot 1: Percussion Assorted Product Instrument Class Packs including Class Packs of single types and Multi Pack Class Packs, Percussion Packs, Handheld Percussion, World Percussion and Tuned Percussion
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £576,000
- **Description:** Supply of percussion assorted products, class packs, percussion packs, handheld percussion, world percussion and tuned percussion including smart buy for delivery to ESPO, Leicester and direct to customers.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2023 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Tuned Percussion Instruments including Glockenspiel, Chime Bars, Steel Pans, Percussion Drums and World Percussion
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £624,000
- **Description:** Supply of tuned percussion, percussion drums, and world percussion instruments for delivery to ESPO, Leicester and direct to customers.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2023 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Tuned Instruments including Plastic Instruments, Recorders, Ocarina's, Stringed Instruments, Ukuleles, Guitars, Keyboards and Piano's
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £672,000
- **Description:** Supply of tuned instruments, plastic instruments, recorders, ocarina's stringed instruments, ukuleles and guitars, keyboards and pianos delivery to ESPO, Leicester and direct to customers.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2023 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: Trolleys and Music Stands, fixed and folding and in different colours
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37321000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £144,000
- **Description:** Supply of trolleys, cabinets, storage and music stands for direct delivery to customers.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2023 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 5: Electric Equipment including Amps and Cables, Audio and Studio Recording Equipment, Mixing Equipment, Microphones, PA's and Speaker Cables
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 32321200, 32330000, 32340000, 32351300, 32353000, 33120000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £96,000
- **Description:** Supply of Electronic equipment; amps and cables, audio and studio recording and equipment mixing, microphones, PA's and Speakers for delivery direct to customers.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2023 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (5)
- **Award:** Percussion Assorted Product Instrument Class Packs including Class Packs of single types and Multi Pack Class Packs, Percussion Packs, Handheld Percussion, World Percussion and Tuned Percussion (active)
  - Award id: `008996-2023-1`
  - Supplier(s): **FREDERICK HYDE LIMITED, NORMANS (BURTON UPON TRENT) LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-154415`, `GB-FTS-159402`
  - Value: £576,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Tuned Percussion Instruments including Glockenspiel, Chime Bars, Steel Pans, Percussion Drums and World Percussion (active)
  - Award id: `008996-2023-2`
  - Supplier(s): **FREDERICK HYDE LIMITED, NORMANS (BURTON UPON TRENT) LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-154415`, `GB-FTS-159402`
  - Value: £624,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Tuned Instruments including Plastic Instruments, Recorders, Ocarina's, Stringed Instruments, Ukuleles, Guitars, Keyboards and Piano's (active)
  - Award id: `008996-2023-3`
  - Supplier(s): **FREDERICK HYDE LIMITED, NORMANS (BURTON UPON TRENT) LIMITED, Ocarina Workshop Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-154415`, `GB-FTS-159402`, `GB-FTS-129049`
  - Value: £672,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Trolleys and Music Stands, fixed and folding and in different colours (active)
  - Award id: `008996-2023-4`
  - Supplier(s): **NORMANS (BURTON UPON TRENT) LIMITED, Sartoris Products Limited (T/A Educational Aids)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-159402`, `GB-COH:00438325`
  - Value: £144,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Electric Equipment including Amps and Cables, Audio and Studio Recording Equipment, Mixing Equipment, Microphones, PA's and Speaker Cables (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `008996-2023-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (4)
- **Contract:** Percussion Assorted Product Instrument Class Packs including Class Packs of single types and Multi Pack Class Packs, Percussion Packs, Handheld Percussion, World Percussion and Tuned Percussion (active)
  - Signed Value: £576,000
  - Signed Date: 15/03/2023

- **Contract:** Tuned Percussion Instruments including Glockenspiel, Chime Bars, Steel Pans, Percussion Drums and World Percussion (active)
  - Signed Value: £624,000
  - Signed Date: 15/03/2023

- **Contract:** Tuned Instruments including Plastic Instruments, Recorders, Ocarina's, Stringed Instruments, Ukuleles, Guitars, Keyboards and Piano's (active)
  - Signed Value: £672,000
  - Signed Date: 15/03/2023

- **Contract:** Trolleys and Music Stands, fixed and folding and in different colours (active)
  - Signed Value: £144,000
  - Signed Date: 15/03/2023

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F008996-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-03-28T13:58:09.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T08:52:07.281Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0371a9