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title: "Fuel Cell Trainer - Levelling Up Project"
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# Fuel Cell Trainer - Levelling Up Project

Buyer: HULL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96fd3e7e-9cbf-420f-bfc1-68112eefe474

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed here involves Hull College as the buying organisation, focusing on the acquisition of a Fuel Cell Trainer for a "Levelling Up Project". The project falls under the industry category of "Training simulators" and is located in Hull, England, with the delivery address postal code HU1 3DG. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with Alvatek Limited as the supplier. The process utilises a direct procurement method due to urgency, with the tender period ending on 2nd February 2026 and the contract period running from 3rd February 2026 until 28th February 2026. The contract value is £125,000.40. The final award was published on 3rd February 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), by providing a platform to engage with educational infrastructure projects such as training simulators. Hull College's procurement needs create a demand for suppliers who specialise in advanced educational equipment and prototypes, allowing tech-savvy SMEs to position themselves effectively. This contract can boost a business's portfolio and establish credibility within the educational sector, particularly those who can deliver specialised training equipment within strict timelines.

## Notice

Fuel Cell Training Simulator 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf35bde-74ea-4424-960a-2691e8e6df76 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | HULL COLLEGE |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU1 3DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | St Andrew's & Docklands |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALVATEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34152000 - Training simulators

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 13:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf35bde-74ea-4424-960a-2691e8e6df76
- 3 Feb 2026 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf35bde-74ea-4424-960a-2691e8e6df76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf35bde-74ea-4424-960a-2691e8e6df76
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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