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H3AT Conformity Assessment Body and Third Party Inspection Services

UK Atomic Energy Authority · Local or regional public body

In brief

UK Atomic Energy Authority has announced plans to buy architecture and engineering and legal 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 £675,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 3 years with extensions, 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?

Key dates

Questions by
midnight, Monday 16 November 2026
Bids by
midnight, Monday 30 November 2026

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 United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) requires the services of a Conformity Assessment Body accredited by UKAS, with the demonstrated capability to perform Regulatory Conformity Assessment under the UK regulatory framework, including the issuance of assessments and certifications supporting UKCA marking. The organisation shall also be capable of performing CE conformity assessments, supported by an appropriate and recognised accreditation equivalent to UKAS accreditation, such as appointment as an EU Notified Body or accreditation issued by an EU‑recognised national accreditation body, in order to ensure full compliance with the applicable European regulatory requirements. The Body shall further be capable of acting as a Third Party Inspection (TPI) organisation and of providing inspection services on behalf of UKAEA, including general inspections, technical evaluations, and the attendance and witnessing of Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT), pressure equipment, and welding activities, in accordance with the applicable UK and abroad regulations, standards, and certification schemes. The Inspection Agency shall be capable of mobilising personnel within geographical regions In UK, Europe, North America, Centre South America, Australia, Asia, Africa

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before midnight, Monday 16 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midnight, Monday 30 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 098513-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

160

Awards

83

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

  1. Extra Care Housing Development - Edinburgh House

    Portsmouth City CouncilSouth EastConstruction, Grounds maintenance and landscaping

    Closing soon11 hours leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEs

    £280mestimated
  2. ISO11 Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated Air Handling Unit (AHU) - Retender

    The Pirbright InstituteSouth EastConstruction, Heating, plumbing and ventilation

    Closing soon11 hours leftSmall contract

    £152kestimated
  3. Asbestos Management Framework

    Home GroupNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, ScotlandArchitecture and engineering, Construction

    Closing soon11 hours leftExpress interest8 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £5mframework ceiling
  4. Asbestos Management Framework

    Home GroupNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, ScotlandArchitecture and engineering, Construction

    Closing soon11 hours left8 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £5mframework ceiling
  5. Integration Technical Operations Assurance & Environment (ITOAE)

    East West Rail Company LimitedEast Midlands, East of England, South EastArchitecture and engineering, Environmental services

    Closing soon11 hours leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEs

    £300mestimated

From notice 098513-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 19 October 2026.