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 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.