Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
CERN
CH – 1211 Geneva 23
Geneva
UK
Contact person: Hugh Alabaster
E-mail: hugh.alabaster@stfc.ukri.org
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.ukri.org/councils/stfc/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
European institution/agency or international organisation
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply of a 3 T Solenoid Magnet System for the ISOLDE Experiment
II.1.2) Main CPV code
31630000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 500 000.00
CHF
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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.
II.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
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
09/07/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/07/2025