Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
CERN
CERN, CH – 1211 Geneva 23
Geneva
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 and Dismantling of Electrical Overhead Travelling (EOT) Cranes with Capacities up to 15 tonnes
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This Market Survey concerns the supply and the dismantling of an estimated quantity of 30 EOT cranes with capacities from 1 up to 15 tonnes. This Market Survey will be followed by an Invitation to Tender that is planned to be issued in October 2025.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 5,000,000 CHF
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42414100 - Cranes
- 42414200 - Overhead travelling cranes
- 50531400 - Repair and maintenance services of cranes
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Description of the Procurement: The Supply shall include the following technical deliverables and activities:
• Design file;
• Steel parts fabrication and mechanical assembly;
• Switchboard manufacturing and crane cabling;
• Technical documentation;
• 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;
• Supervision of dismantling and installation activities;
• Dismantling and installation on the CERN Site;
• Commissioning;
• Site Acceptance Tests;
• CE marking;
• Training of CERN personnel;
• Preventive and corrective maintenance during the warranty period.
CERN will make available the following equipment and services:
• Cranes’ rails and mechanical end-stops;
• Structural verification of the building with respect to the loads transmitted by the new cranes;
• Provision and preparation of the space required for the execution of the installation and
dismantling works;
• Electrical power supply;
• Containers for disposal of waste;
• Loads needed for the SAT.
3. REQUIREMENTS
The Supply shall include the technical deliverable(
two.2.14) Additional information
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
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
9 July 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.