AwardedAwarded 20 April 2026

Musical Instruments for EA schools and Music Centres

Education Authority · Education

In brief

Education Authority awarded this contract to Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited, Haydock Music Limited and Frederick Hyde Limited on 20 April 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £3,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 May 2026.

It is split into 13 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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.…Read the full description
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)

Lots

LotTradeValue
Wind Instruments
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
What this lot covers

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.

—£230,769
Harps
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
What this lot covers

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.

—£230,769
Orchestral String Instruments
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
What this lot covers

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.

—£230,769
Rock and Pop String Instruments
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
What this lot covers

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.

—£230,769
Brass Instruments
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
What this lot covers

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.

—£230,769
Acoustic Pianos
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
What this lot covers

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.

—£230,769
Digital Pianos
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
What this lot covers

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.

—£230,769
Percussion Instruments
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
What this lot covers

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.

—£230,769
Audio Equipment and Music Technology
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
What this lot covers

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.

—£230,769
Woodwind Accessories
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
What this lot covers

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.

—£230,769
Brass Accessories
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
What this lot covers

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.

—£230,769
String Accessories
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
What this lot covers

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.

—£230,769
Percussion Accessories
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
What this lot covers

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.

—£230,769

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Not statedHarps—
Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited (SME)
Haydock Music Limited (SME)
Frederick Hyde Limited (SME)
3 bids received
Wind Instruments£200,000
Awarded 31 March 2026
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
Frederick Hyde Limited (SME)
1 bid received
Brass Accessories£200,000
Awarded 31 March 2026
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
Haydock Music Limited (SME)
Frederick Hyde Limited (SME)
2 bids received
String Accessories£200,000
Awarded 31 March 2026
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
Frederick Hyde Limited (SME)
1 bid received
Percussion Accessories£200,000
Awarded 31 March 2026
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited (SME)
Haydock Music Limited (SME)
Frederick Hyde Limited (SME)
3 bids received
Orchestral String Instruments£200,000
Awarded 31 March 2026
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited (SME)
Haydock Music Limited (SME)
Frederick Hyde Limited (SME)
3 bids received
Rock and Pop String Instruments£200,000
Awarded 31 March 2026
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited (SME)
Haydock Music Limited (SME)
Frederick Hyde Limited (SME)
3 bids received
Brass Instruments£200,000
Awarded 31 March 2026
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
Haydock Music Limited (SME)
Frederick Hyde Limited (SME)
2 bids received
Acoustic Pianos£200,000
Awarded 31 March 2026
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited (SME)
Haydock Music Limited (SME)
Frederick Hyde Limited (SME)
3 bids received
Digital Pianos£200,000
Awarded 31 March 2026
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited (SME)
Haydock Music Limited (SME)
Frederick Hyde Limited (SME)
3 bids received
Percussion Instruments£200,000
Awarded 31 March 2026
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited (SME)
Haydock Music Limited (SME)
Frederick Hyde Limited (SME)
3 bids received
Audio Equipment and Music Technology£200,000
Awarded 31 March 2026
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
Frederick Hyde Limited (SME)
1 bid received
Woodwind Accessories£200,000
Awarded 31 March 2026
1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 007367-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 017583-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 031995-2026
  4. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 039052-2026

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From notice 007367-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 January 2026, last updated 29 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.