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
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Instruments 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030 What this lot coversThe 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 coversThe 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 coversThe 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 coversThe 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 coversThe 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 coversThe 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 coversThe 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 coversThe 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 coversThe 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 coversThe 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 coversThe 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 coversThe 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 coversThe 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
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not stated | Harps | — | |
| 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
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 007367-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 017583-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 031995-2026
- 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.