Planning

ECO House Trainer - Levelling Up Project

HULL COLLEGE

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Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 13:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ECO House Trainer - Levelling Up Project" is currently in the planning stage. The buying organisation, Hull College, located at Wilberforce Drive in Hull, is taking charge of this initiative. This project focuses on the delivery of training simulators within the CPV category of 34152000 and is crucial for meeting the funding deadlines under the Levelling Up Project. An early engagement notice was published on 3rd February 2026, with the engagement period having concluded on 2nd February 2026. The procurement involves a direct award due to the urgency clause, highlighting the importance of meeting the specified schedule.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly for SMEs, as these are indicated as suitable candidates for this procurement. Companies specialising in training equipment, especially those producing prototypes and working under tight deadlines, would find this project a lucrative opportunity. The need for training simulators aligns well with businesses experienced in educational and technical equipment supply. Given the urgency and specific nature of the equipment required, specialised manufacturers with the capability to deliver innovative solutions promptly would be well-positioned to engage with this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ECO House Trainer - Levelling Up Project

Notice Description

Eco House Training Bay 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b43b7a0d-8a81-440b-aad7-ef1fc694bda7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b62a4bb-a286-46f2-a2ce-79b48e74a104
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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