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# Control Room Consoles

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/control-room-consoles-ocds-h6vhtk-05fed3). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust: "Control Room Consoles". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/north-west-ambulance-service-nhs-trust-nhs-rx7)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Desks and tables, Miscellaneous furniture and equipment, Office furniture
- **Delivery Location:** UKD
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/control-room-consoles-ocds-h6vhtk-05fed3#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05fed3`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/control-room-consoles-ocds-h6vhtk-05fed3#tl-md)

## Description
This pre market engagement notice has been issued to engage with suppliers of control room centre consoles (desking solutions). 
Control rooms are at the heart of operations for the Ambulance Services.  These environments demand high performance, 24/7 concentration and absolute reliability 
Furniture used in these spaces plays a crucial role in supporting operational comfort, focus and health
Planning a control room project isn't just about choosing furniture and placing screens, it is about creating a purpose-built environment that supports your team, meets industry standards and stays adaptable for the future
Operators spend long hours in the control room, especially in mission-critical environments.  That's why ergonomic furniture is essential.  Adjustable Consoles, comfortable seating and smart positioning of monitors all help reduce fatigue and boost concentration. 
Control room furniture is not like standard office furniture.  It needs to be strong, adaptable and fit for purpose, especially in environments where downtime isn't an option.
NWAS Recommended Desk Specification for Control Room Consoles:
•	Consoles / pods ergonomics and rise and fall Consoles should support the Trust responsibilities under the equalities act allowing them to meet the needs of staff fully 
•	50% of desks as a minimum should be rise and fall
•	Consoles should provide design to negate tangled wires, clutter. They should offer protective cable entry points which are hidden behind panels providing protection and access can be restricted to specialist IT colleagues as and when needed 
•	Screens should be positioned on dynamic arms and a rail which ensure no wobble, no distractions and the ability to quickly reconfigure layouts for shift work or multi-user setups. 
•	Pods should provide In-console power
•	Termination boards within the end frame allowing supply power and data modules to be mounted behind a lift-off cover.
•	Desktop power modules with limited amps can provide users the opportunity to charge their personal devices (i.e., mobile phones) without having to crawl under the desk and plug into the specific power for specialist equipment
•	Correct arms positions the CRS screen for dispatcher at optimum positioning for operational use 
•	Running bar at back also has specific bracket for fixed mobiles to be positioned appropriately on dispatch consoles / pods. 
•	Equipment and cabling is contained within special housing, reducing clutter and improving the cosmetic set up of the room. 
•	A minimum desk standard of a minimum of 1600mm width and depth 1000 (to allow for future proofing) call handling and clinical and multi seat functionality.  
•	A minimum desk size of 1800 mm width and depth 1000mm will be required for dispatch and ROC 
•	Consoles / Pods should not be white (to avoid reflection issues with lighting) Polyray laminate finish (colour options to be available) 
•	Desk / consoles must prioritise operator comfort and productivity through features such as s...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/control-room-consoles-ocds-h6vhtk-05fed3)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 39121000, 39130000, 39150000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2026 to 31/05/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F000075-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-01-02T15:46:19.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T11:17:09.250Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05fed3