Award

Engine Training Rig

HULL COLLEGE

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Award

16 Sep 2025 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Hull College, located in Hull, England, seeking to obtain a bespoke engine training rig through a direct award procurement method under Regulation 41. Categorised under the industry of training simulators (CPV code: 34152000), the procurement pertains to goods. The process has completed its award stage, with the award being made on 16th September 2025. The value of the contract is GBP 28,000, and it aligns with single tender action (below threshold). The contract covered a brief period, starting and ending on the same day, 16th September 2025, with the delivery location specified as postal code HU1 3DG in Hull.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in the development of educational and training equipment. The bespoke nature of the engine training rig signifies a demand for customisation and technical expertise, making it ideal for small to medium enterprises that can offer innovative and tailored solutions. Businesses like Block Automotive, which successfully received the contract, demonstrate the potential for firms with specialised manufacturing capabilities to compete effectively in such procurement processes. This type of tender invites companies with a focus on niche market products to engage in public contracts that promise ongoing collaboration opportunities with educational institutions like Hull College.

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Notice Title

Engine Training Rig

Notice Description

To provide Hull College with a bespoke engine training rig. Direct Award using Regulation 41

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68bbb357-bb73-43ef-a35b-c0a1483acca3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e5a8f92-51c8-4dd0-b89d-5e0e4f217879
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
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 2025 24 hours
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
Susan Navier
Contact Email
susan.navier@hull-college.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01482 329943

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

BLOCK AUTOMOTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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