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Nacelle Wind Turbine Learning System - Levelling Up Fund

HULL COLLEGE

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02 Feb 2026 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

Hull College has completed a procurement process for a Nacelle Wind Turbine Learning System as part of their Levelling Up Fund. The procurement falls under the industry category of training simulators, with a postal delivery location in Hull, England (HU1 3DG). This procurement was conducted through a direct award method due to its urgency and necessity for teaching purposes, impacting the period from 2nd February to 28th February 2026. The contract was awarded to Didactic Services Limited, a SME, highlighting the buyer's interest in engaging with small and medium-sized enterprises. The tender reached the award stage on 2nd February 2026, showcasing a swift procurement timeline.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology and training systems. As the procurement involved bespoke equipment and a direct award for rapid deployment, companies with capabilities to deliver customised solutions under tight deadlines would find favourable prospects. This contract, particularly suitable for SMEs, highlights potential engagement and further opportunities within public funding initiatives like the Levelling Up Fund, offering avenues for business growth in the educational sector. Businesses seeking to collaborate on innovative educational projects, especially those with a footprint in educational equipment for renewable energy systems, will find this sector appealing.

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Notice Title

Nacelle Wind Turbine Learning System - Levelling Up Fund

Notice Description

Bespoke Learning System - Wind Turbine Forming part of 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-b5fd17-56e39749-7222-4b05-9c1b-907cc84a2f8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4698977-28fc-437e-a9bf-44701cf8b5a5
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
£118,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 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

DIDACTIC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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