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Nacelle Wind Turbine Learning System - Levelling Up Fund

HULL COLLEGE

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02 Feb 2026 at 09:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Hull College has recently concluded a public procurement process for the "Nacelle Wind Turbine Learning System" as part of its Levelling Up Fund initiative. This procurement falls under the goods category and involves a bespoke learning system that includes training simulators designed for educational purposes. The direct award was made to Didactic Services Limited due to urgency under Section 41 and Schedule 5 provisions. The process reached the award stage on 2nd February 2026, with procurement involving a below-threshold procedure that did not require competitive bidding. Key stakeholders in this procurement include Hull College as the buyer and Didactic Services Limited as the supplier. The delivery locations span several regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, and more, with contract validity from 2nd February 2026 to 28th February 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational equipment and technological solutions related to renewable energy training. Companies capable of providing innovative and prototype training solutions will find this procurement particularly beneficial in expanding their client base within the educational sector. Moreover, businesses with expertise in bespoke engineering and technical teaching aids might also position themselves as key players in future procurements related to educational innovation. Thus, such procurements pave the way for technological advancements in educational institutions aiming to enhance their sustainable energy programmes.

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Notice Title

Nacelle Wind Turbine Learning System - Levelling Up Fund

Notice Description

Bespoke Learning System - Wind Turbine Forming part of Hull College Levelling Up Funding A direct award justification applies due to the Urgency Clause Section 41 and Schedule 5. The equipment concerns a prototype / training bay for teaching.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008745-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£99,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

DIDACTIC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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