---
title: "New Mersey Ferry Bridge Simulator Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e9fa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-27"
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# New Mersey Ferry Bridge Simulator Training

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e9fa

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077596-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIVERPOOL PILOTAGE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 11:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077596-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077596-2025
  27th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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