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Fuel Cell Trainer Levelling Up Project

HULL COLLEGE

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03 Feb 2026 at 12:09

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03 Feb 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Hull College, regarded the "Fuel Cell Trainer Levelling Up Project." This project falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on training simulators. Located in Hull, United Kingdom, the procurement process was completed with a direct award due to urgent requirements tied to a funding claim deadline. The procurement method was “Below threshold - without competition,” with the contract beginning on 3rd February 2026 and concluding by 28th February 2026. The main supplier for this project was Alvatek Limited, based in Southampton. The strategic focus on rapid completion was central, and it falls under the legal basis provided by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training technologies, especially those capable of producing prototypes and training equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Alvatek Limited, which can supply specialised training simulators and respond swiftly to urgent tenders, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The quick turnaround requirements also highlight growth opportunities for businesses that can deliver quality products within tight deadlines, fostering business expansion in niche educational technology sectors across multiple UK regions.

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Notice Title

Fuel Cell Trainer Levelling Up Project

Notice Description

Fuel Cell Trainer 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-h6vhtk-06153e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009413-2026
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
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
susan.navier@hull-college.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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