Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
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 of a 3 T Solenoid Magnet System for the ISOLDE Experiment
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31630000 - Magnets
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Short Description: This Market Survey concerns the supply of a superconducting solenoid magnet system that shall operate at 4.3 K and provide an operational magnetic field of 3 T.
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)
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The solenoid magnet shall generate a 3 T horizontal field. The magnet shall be positioned on a 30 kV
platform, feature a hall probe. The field homogeneity and field axis shall be reproducible after de- and reenergization of the system, i.e. no mechanical adjustment nor magnetic field measurements are required after each cycle.
The cryostat hosting the magnet shall be positioned on the 30 kV platform. It shall be equipped with
adequate cryogenic instrumentation for its operation (e.g. temperature sensors, controllers, heaters
and liquid He level sensors). The cryostat shall comply with EN 17527 for helium cryostats.
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
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.