Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
CERN, CH – 1211 Geneva 23
CH – 1211 Geneva 23
Meyrin
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
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of 60-kV 40-A Air-insulated 3-phase/12-pulse Full-bridge Diode Rectifiers
Reference number
MS-4976/SY
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31711100 - Electronic components
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This Technical Description concerns the supply of 60-kV 40-A Air-insulated 3-phase/12-pulse full-bridge diode rectifiers. The quantity of rectifiers to be delivered is five units, of which one is a pre-series, plus two further units in option.
The estimated value for this activity is 200k – 750k CHF
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 2,000,000 CHF
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31153000 - Rectifiers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Supply shall include the following technical deliverables and activities:
• Detailed Design File (DDF) (3D STEP files, bill of materials, datasheets, etc.);
• Submodule pre-series (one unit);
• Full bridge rectifier unit Pre-series (one unit);
• Full bridge rectifier unit series manufacturing (four units);
• Mechanical assembly, and optional high voltage divider integration;
• Technical documentation (drawing, tests reports, component datasheets, etc.);
• Factory Acceptance Tests;
• Packing of the Supply;
• Shipping to CERN, if so requested;
• Transport of all materials and tooling required for the proper installation, commissioning, and maintenance on the CERN site.
CERN will make available the following equipment and/or services:
• Dismantling / decommissioning of existing installation / system;
• Unloading and handling of the diode rectifiers inside the CERN site;
• Cabling;
• Installation and commissioning on CERN site
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 July 2024
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
Following this Market Survey, an Invitation to Tender will be issued in Q3 2024 with the subsequent Contract scheduled to be awarded in Q3 2024. The Contractor shall deliver the DDF to CERN within 6 weeks from the Contract placement.
The Contractor shall deliver a rectifier sub-module within 3 months from CERN’s written acceptance of the DDR.
The Contractor shall deliver the pre-series of a full-bridge rectifier unit within 6 months from CERN’s written acceptance of the pre-series rectifier sub-module. The Contractor shall deliver the series to CERN within 6 months from CERN’s written acceptance of the pre-series full-bridge rectifier.
Variants may be considered through discussion with CERN at the Market Survey stage.
Options may be considered through discussion with CERN at the Market Survey stage.
CERN is funded by a consortium of global nations and also receives funds from EU sources. It is an NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation) and therefore is not directly subject to EU regulations. This contract is not expected to be bound to any specific EU rules.
Please note that even though 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.