Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
CERN
CH – 1211 Geneva 23
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
https://www.ukri.org/councils/stfc/
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 44611000 - Tanks
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This Market Survey concerns the supply of oil-tanks for 72.5 kV
and 40 A DC high-voltage oil-immersed filter chokes.
This Market Survey will be followed by an Invitation to Tender that is planned to be issued in Q4 2025. The estimated quantity to be delivered is six oil-tanks.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 15,000,000 CHF
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42131320 - Choke manifolds
- 44611410 - Oil-storage tanks
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);
• Oil tank pre-series and series manufacturing;
• Technical documentation;
• Factory Acceptance Tests;
• Routine tests;
• Packing of the Supply;
• Shipping to CERN, if so requested;
CERN will make available the following equipment and/or services:
• Dismantling / decommissioning of existing installation / system;
• Integrating the oil-immersed filter chokes inside oil tank on CERN site;
• Civil engineering and cabling;
• Installation;
• Commissioning on CERN site.
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
1 September 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.