Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
CERN
CH – 1211 Geneva 23
Geneva
Contact
Hugh Alabaster
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.ukri.org/councils/stfc/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
European Institution/Agency or International Organisation
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Title Supply of Sheets and Plates in Stainless Steel EN 1.4429 (X2CrNiMoN17-13-3), AISI 316LN for Ultra High Vacuum applications
Reference number
MS-5054
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 14622000 - Steel
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This technical description concerns the supply 80 tons of sheets and plates in stainless steel EN 1.4429 (X2CrNiMoN17-13-3), AISI 316LN for Ultra-High Vacuum applications.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 5,000,000 CHF
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Description of the Procurement: The Supply shall include the following technical deliverables and activities:
Manufacturing;
• Inspection and Test Plan (ITP);
• Non Destructive Testing (NDT);
• Certificates 3.1 according to EN 10204;
• Marking;
• Storage of the supply if requested;
• Packing;
• Shipping to CERN, if so requested
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note that even after the ‘official’ stated deadline on the market survey has passed, the contract remains open until the Invitation to Tender is issued. A Market Survey is merely an expression of interest and does not in any way constitute a commitment to bid. If you are interested in this contract, we encourage you to submit the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and you are welcome to later
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 August 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please note that even after the ‘official’ stated deadline on the market survey has passed, the contract remains open until the Invitation to Tender is issued. A Market Survey is merely an expression of interest and does not in any way constitute a commitment to bid. If you are interested in this contract, we encourage you to submit the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and you are welcome to later decline if you decide you do not wish to proceed.