Planning

Supply of Micro-D Connectors and Cables

  • CERN

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-037795

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04bdf3

Published 22 November 2024, 11:43am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

CERN

CH – 1211 Geneva 23

Meyrin

Contact

Hugh Alabaster

Email

hugh.alabaster@stfc.ukri.org

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 Micro-D Connectors and Cables

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 44322000 - Cable accessories

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

This Technical Description concerns the supply of an approximate quantity of 1200 Micro-D PCB Connectors and matching 1200 Low-Smoke ZeroHalogen Wired Micro-D Connectors (cables) in a mix of 37-way and 51-way, plug and socket types.

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)

  • 31224000 - Connections and contact elements
  • 31711100 - Electronic components

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:

• Pre-series and series manufacturing of Micro-D Connectors;

• Pre-series and series assembly of Wired Micro-D Connectors;

• Testing;

• Packing of the Supply;

• Shipping to CERN, if so requested;

• Options.

The Supply shall comply with the following parameters and conditions:

• Micro-D PCB Connectors: 51-way plug, 51-way socket and 37-way plug;

• Wired Micro-D Connectors: 51-way socket, 51-way plug and 37-way socket; all assembled with

cables with the following requirements:

o The cable and wires shall be LSZH (Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen);

o The cables shall be 72-inch long;

o The cables shall be made with twisted pair wires;

o The other side of the cable shall not be assembled;

o The cable shall have an overall shield;

o The Micro-D connector shall have a metal backshell connecting the overall shield.

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.