---
title: "Fuel Cell Trainer Levelling Up Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06153e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06153e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HULL COLLEGE"
published: "2026-02-03"
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# Fuel Cell Trainer Levelling Up Project

Buyer: HULL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06153e

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009413-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| Contracts value | £125,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 12:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009413-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 12:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009403-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009413-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009403-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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