Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
CERN
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
Construction of new Building 3189 on CERN’s LHC Pt 1.8 site in France
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The present Market Survey concerns the construction of new mixed-use Building 3189 on CERN’s LHC Pt 1.8 site in France.
This Market Survey will be followed by an Invitation to Tender issued to qualified and selected firms, which is foreseen to be issued in Q4 2025 and will be adjudicated on a lowest compliant bid basis.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
10 000 000.00
CHF
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
45200000
71500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The works required for the construction of new
Building 3189 will include the following
activities:
• Earthworks;
• Road works and networks;
• Foundation works;
• Demolition works;
• Structural concrete works;
• Structural steel works;
• Façade works;
• Interior fit-out;
• Interior and exterior finishing works;
• Plumbing/sanitary installations;
• Fire detection equipment installation;
• Landscaping works and parking
II.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
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
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