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New Mersey Ferry Bridge Simulator Training

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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07 Nov 2025 at 14:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "New Mersey Ferry Bridge Simulator Training" contract. The contract, identified as "PRA584," falls under the services category and involves a full mission 360° bridge simulator for the Mersey Ferry, 'Royal Daffodil.' It was awarded to JMU Services Limited. This procurement was handled through a direct method, specifically below threshold without competition. Located in Liverpool, the procurement stage has reached completion with the contract active from 4th November 2025 to 3rd November 2026. The legal framework for this process is provided by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses in the maritime training and simulation sectors, particularly those capable of providing advanced simulator technology and related services. Businesses that can offer technical support and training personnel will find potential for growth, especially given the model and equipment-specific requirements of the Mersey Ferry terminal and shipyard. The contract value is capped at £39,450, exclusive of VAT, decided on a per-training-session basis. This tender aligns well with large-scale enterprises similar to JMU Services Limited that are equipped to manage substantial training frameworks for sub-central government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Mersey Ferry Bridge Simulator Training

Notice Description

LCRCA wishes full mission 360deg bridge simulator with an instructor and technical support for use with the Mersey Ferry 'Royal Daffodil' vessel model and port Terminal Models - Seacombe, Woodside and the Pier Head (Liverpool) as built for and tested by Cammell Laird shipyard and LCR CA representatives for up to 6x Client nominated delegates

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dcee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072093-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JMU SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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