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Electrical Ecosystem & Heat Pump Training Bays - Levelling Up Project

HULL COLLEGE

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03 Feb 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Electrical Ecosystem & Heat Pump Training Bays - Levelling Up Project" has progressed to the Award stage as of 3rd February 2026. Hull College, located in Hull, England, is the buying organisation responsible for this procurement, with Susan Navier as the contact person. This project falls under the 'Training simulators' industry category, intended for an educational purpose through Hull College's Levelling Up Funding. The contract was awarded to Quantum Training, a small to medium enterprise based in Rainham, Essex, on 3rd February 2026 and spans until 28th February 2026. Using a direct procurement method due to an urgent requirement, this contract includes a bespoke learning system focused on electric vehicles and heat pumps, aligning with the Single Tender Action (below threshold) method.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs that specialise in innovative educational equipment and services. Companies with expertise in creating prototypes or training systems for teaching purposes in the renewable and electrical ecosystems sector would find this contract beneficial. The procurement approach, focusing on SMEs, suggests favourable conditions for businesses equipped to respond promptly and efficiently to tight deadlines and specific prototype requirements, thereby supporting the skills development agenda in the evolving field of green technology and infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Electrical Ecosystem & Heat Pump Training Bays - Levelling Up Project

Notice Description

Bespoke Learning System - EV & Heat Pump Training Bays Hull College Levelling Up Funding A direct award justification applies due to the Urgency Clause Section 41 and Schedule 5. The equipment concerns a prototype / training bay for teaching.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47f76b9f-b1e2-4024-be3f-989e793f49ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f760009-7a15-41c4-9fbd-ad2544bd02d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£129,237 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,237 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 3DG
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUANTUM TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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