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title: "COP38_2024 Provision of Hydra Support & Maintenance"
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buyer: "COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED"
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# COP38_2024 Provision of Hydra Support & Maintenance

Buyer: COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93302c14-0fbc-4cca-8228-54f98eb353d4

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## Summary

The College of Policing Limited has completed the procurement process for the "COP38_2024 Provision of Hydra Support & Maintenance" contract, which falls under the industry category of Simulators (CPV: 34150000). This direct procurement was conducted through a single tender action below the threshold. The services, which include Hydra Simulation Support & Maintenance, were awarded on 15th October 2024 and will start from that date, running until 31st December 2027. The contracting process has moved to the Award stage. The work location is specified with the postal code TF9 4FR. The total contract value is £105,834 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in simulation and maintenance services, particularly those capable of handling complex support and upgrades. Although this particular contract did not target SMEs or VCSE entities, similar opportunities can still foster growth by providing enhanced visibility and expertise in niche markets. Companies like Critical Simulations Ltd, the awarded supplier, demonstrate that businesses with strong technical maintenance capabilities and reliable service delivery can secure valuable public contracts, fostering long-term growth and stability.

## Notice

Hydra Simulation Support & Maintenance (including repairs and upgrades).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/640f9978-e8d1-4e14-bb88-09b3726d728e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,834 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,834 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED |
| Locality | RYTON ON DUNSMORE, COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 3EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Rugby |
| Electoral ward | Dunsmore |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRITICAL SIMULATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34150000 - Simulators

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/640f9978-e8d1-4e14-bb88-09b3726d728e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/640f9978-e8d1-4e14-bb88-09b3726d728e
  16th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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