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Design of H3AT Control Room
UK Atomic Energy Authority · Local or regional public body
In brief
UK Atomic Energy Authority has announced plans to buy consultancy work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £65,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 months, starting 1 March 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 31 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
The project involves the development of a dedicated Control Room environment to support H3AT operations. The design must consider Human Factors and Ergonomics, operator workflows, sightlines, accessibility, and future expansion requirements. Mandatory Scope The Contractor shall be responsible for: - Undertaking a detailed survey of the existing room and supporting infrastructure. - Developing the Control Room design, including layout options and the final recommended arrangement. - Undertaking Human Factors and Ergonomics assessments. - Assessing the existing electrical, lighting, HVAC and acoustic arrangements and identifying any modifications required to support the proposed design. -…Read the full description
The project involves the development of a dedicated Control Room environment to support H3AT operations. The design must consider Human Factors and Ergonomics, operator workflows, sightlines, accessibility, and future expansion requirements. Mandatory Scope The Contractor shall be responsible for: - Undertaking a detailed survey of the existing room and supporting infrastructure. - Developing the Control Room design, including layout options and the final recommended arrangement. - Undertaking Human Factors and Ergonomics assessments. - Assessing the existing electrical, lighting, HVAC and acoustic arrangements and identifying any modifications required to support the proposed design. - Specifying the Control Room furniture package. The furniture package requirements will include: - Six operator workstations. - One engineering workstation. - One security and communications workstation. - One office desk. - Seating, storage units and cable management systems. It should be noted that the operator and engineering workstations are bespoke Control Room consoles/workstations designed specifically for operational control room environments and are not standard off-the-shelf office furniture. The Contractor will be responsible for designing Control Room furniture solutions that satisfy the project requirements. Key deliverables will include: - Existing Room Survey Report. - Control Room Layout Options. - General Arrangement Drawings. - Human Factors and Ergonomics Assessment. - Furniture Schedule and Datasheets. - Electrical, Lighting, HVAC and Acoustic Assessment Reports. - Requirements Compliance Matrix. - SAT Documentation. Responses should be formatted in such a way that it is clear that your organisation can meet the requirements, there is no standardised format required. questions are welcomed and will be answered as soon as possible.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 103322-2026
About the buyer
UK Atomic Energy AuthorityLast 12 months
Procurements
160Awards
83Suppliers it has used most for consultancy
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From notice 103322-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 October 2026.