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New Mersey Ferry Bridge Simulator Training

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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27 Nov 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for simulator training services related to the new Mersey Ferry, 'Royal Daffodil'. The training focuses on Azimuth propulsion systems and takes place at the facilities of Liverpool Pilotage Services Limited. The process, identified by tender ID PRA584, was conducted using a direct procurement method due to its below-threshold nature and did not involve competition. The procurement, which falls under the industry category of personnel-training services, was finalized with an award date of 27th November 2025, and it is valid until 3rd November 2026. The training location is situated in the UKD7 region, encompassing areas around Liverpool.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specializing in maritime training and simulation services. Companies with capabilities in facilitating technical training, particularly those with expertise in Azimuth propulsion, would be well-suited for future opportunities similar to this contract. The direct award to Liverpool Pilotage Services Limited highlights the importance of having specialized, ready-to-use facilities and a strong local presence, suggesting that businesses looking to compete in this sector should invest in developing advanced training environments and establish close connections with sub-central government bodies to improve their chances of securing similar contracts.

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Notice Title

New Mersey Ferry Bridge Simulator Training

Notice Description

LCRCA wishes simulator training with LPSL in house simulation facilities for training with a focus on Azimuthing propulsion systems to be utilised with the new Mersey Ferry 'Royal Daffodil' vessel as built for and tested by Cammell Laird shipyard.,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077596-2025
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
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 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

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

LIVERPOOL PILOTAGE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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