EDR-25-002 Musical Instruments for EA Schools and Music Centres
A Tender Notice
by THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Goods)
- Duration
- 4 year
- Value
- £3M-£3M
- Sector
- MISCELLANEOUS
- Published
- 28 Jan 2026
- Delivery
- 01 May 2026 to 30 Apr 2030
- Deadline
- 28 Feb 2026 23:59
Related Terms
Location
1 buyer
- Education Authority Belfast
Description
The Education Authority (EA) invites 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/further-education-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 Division
| 1 | Wind Instruments
The scope of requirements for this Lot includes the following: • Flute, beginner, intermediate and advance ranges • Oboe, beginner, intermediate and advance ranges • Bassoon, beginner, intermediate and advance ranges • Clarinet, beginner, intermediate and advance ranges • Saxophone, beginner, intermediate and advance ranges • Folk wind instruments e.g. Fife and Tin Whistle • Plastic wind instrument e.g. pBone, Nuvo TooT • Classroom wind instruments e.g. Recorder, Ocarina 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. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 4 | Brass Instruments
The scope of requirements for this lot includes the following: • Orchestral brass instruments e.g. Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, beginner, intermediate and advance ranges • Band brass instruments e.g. Cornet, Tenor Horn, Euphonium, Baritone Horn, Eb Tuba, beginner, intermediate and advance ranges. 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. |
| 6 | Percussion Instruments
The scope of requirements for this Lot includes the following: • Orchestral and school percussion e.g. Timpani, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Marimba, Snare & Bass drums, Chimes, Cymbals • Drum Kits acoustic, electrical and desk type • Classroom Percussion e.g. Metallophone, Percussion Packs • Ethnic Percussion e.g. Djembe, Samba, Indian 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. |
| 7 | Audio Equipment and Music Technology
The scope of requirements for this Lot includes the following: • DJ Equipment and Accessories • Digital recording equipment • Music Software • SEN Music Equipment • Headphones • Amplifier • PA System (portable) • Microphones • Mixers • Speakers • Cables and power supplies for audio equipment 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. |
| 6 | Orchestral String Instruments
The scope of requirements for this Lot includes the following: • Orchestral String Instruments e.g Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, beginner, intermediate and advance ranges in all sizes • Classical Guitars • Classroom String Instruments, e.g Ukulele 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. |
| 7 | Rock and Pop String Instruments
The scope of requirements for this lot includes the following: • Guitars; Electrical, Bass, Acoustic beginner, intermediate and advance ranges in all sizes 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. |
| 8 | Acoustic Pianos
The scope of requirements for this Lot includes the following: • Acoustic Pianos e.g. Upright, Grand, Concert Grand and Silent including beginner, intermediate and advance ranges • Piano covers and stools 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. |
| 9 | Digital Pianos
The scope of requirements for this lot includes the following: • Digital Pianos e.g. Clavinova type and stage piano including beginner, intermediate and advance ranges • Keyboards stands and accessories e.g. cases, headphones and power supplies • Portable Keyboards with and without speakers 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. |
| 10 | Woodwind Accessories
The scope of requirements for this lot includes the following: • Cases and accessories for wind instruments e.g. mouthpieces, reeds and music stands • Replacement parts and repair tools for wind instruments 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. |
| 11 | Brass Accessories
The scope of requirements for this lot includes the following: • Cases and accessories e.g. mouthpieces, valve oil, mutes and music stands • Replacement parts and repair tools for brass instruments 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. |
| 12 | String Accessories
The scope of requirements for this lot includes the following: • Guitar String and Capos • Cases and accessories for string instruments e.g strings, bows and music stands • Replacement parts and repair tools for string instruments 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. |
| 13 | Percussion Accessories
The scope of requirements for this lot includes the following: • Percussion accessories e.g. sticks, beaters, cases, drum heads • Replacement parts for percussion instruments 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. |
Award Criteria
| AC1 Adherence to Specification of Requirements | _ |
| AC2 Completion of 06 Technical Response | _ |
| AC3 Cost | _ |
CPV 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
- 37321000 - Accessories of musical instruments
- 37320000 - Parts and accessories of musical instruments
- 37321600 - Musical instrument pouches or cases or accessories
- 37321700 - Musical instrument stands or sheet holders
- 37322000 - Parts of musical instruments
Other Information
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Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-054df3
- FTS 007367-2026