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Fuel Cell Trainer - Levelling Up Project

HULL COLLEGE

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03 Feb 2026 at 13:21

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03 Feb 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here involves Hull College as the buying organisation, focusing on the acquisition of a Fuel Cell Trainer for a "Levelling Up Project". The project falls under the industry category of "Training simulators" and is located in Hull, England, with the delivery address postal code HU1 3DG. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with Alvatek Limited as the supplier. The process utilises a direct procurement method due to urgency, with the tender period ending on 2nd February 2026 and the contract period running from 3rd February 2026 until 28th February 2026. The contract value is £125,000.40. The final award was published on 3rd February 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), by providing a platform to engage with educational infrastructure projects such as training simulators. Hull College's procurement needs create a demand for suppliers who specialise in advanced educational equipment and prototypes, allowing tech-savvy SMEs to position themselves effectively. This contract can boost a business's portfolio and establish credibility within the educational sector, particularly those who can deliver specialised training equipment within strict timelines.

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Notice Title

Fuel Cell Trainer - Levelling Up Project

Notice Description

Fuel Cell Training Simulator A direct award justification applies due to the Urgency Clause Section 41 and Schedule 5. The equipment concerns a prototype / training bay for teaching. Urgent requirement to meet the Levelling Up Project funding claim deadline.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96fd3e7e-9cbf-420f-bfc1-68112eefe474
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf35bde-74ea-4424-960a-2691e8e6df76
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
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £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 20263 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

ALVATEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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