Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
CERN
CH – 1211 Geneva 23
Meyrin
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
Supply of Protection Relay Crates
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31221000 - Electrical relays
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This Technical Description concerns the supply of an estimated quantity of 300 protection relay crates. These crates will be housing a protection relay, a test block, a LED synoptic, connectors, terminals and wiring between these components
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 1,500,000 CHF
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31214000 - Switchgear
- 31221000 - Electrical relays
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:
• Design file: complete technical drawings and documents (wiring, layout, mechanical parts)
• Prototyping: manufacturing and supply of one Protection Relay Crate for validation;
• Series manufacturing;
• Factory Tests of the Supply;
• Test bench for the Supply;
• Packing of the Supply;
• Shipping to CERN, if so requested;
• Training of (CERN) personnel for the test bench;
• Corrective maintenance during the warranty period and corrective maintenance after the warranty
period, including provision of spare parts.
CERN will make available the following equipment and/or services:
• PCB (Printed Circuit Board) for the synoptic LEDs;
• Protection relays.
The Supply shall comply with the following parameters and conditions:
1) The Crate shall be suitable for installation in a standard 19-inch rack.
2) The Crate shall have a maximum height of 6U.
3) Material: aluminium, stainless steel, or a similar material that does not rust or corrode. Plastic
is not allowed.
4) The Crate shall have hinged front door to allow easy access inside the Crate from the front.
5) The frame of the Crate, and the door, shall be robust and designed to support the relay and
additional equipment.
6) The Crate shall include all necessary connectors, wiring, auxiliary relays, PCBs and other
necessary components assembled and tested.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 January 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.