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
Title Supply of Sheets and Plates in Stainless Steel EN 1.4429 (X2CrNiMoN17-13-3), AISI 316LN for Ultra High Vacuum applications
Reference number: MS-5054
II.1.2) Main CPV code
14622000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
This technical description concerns the supply 80 tons of sheets and plates in stainless steel EN 1.4429 (X2CrNiMoN17-13-3), AISI 316LN for Ultra-High Vacuum applications.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
5 000 000.00
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
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Description of the Procurement: The Supply shall include the following technical deliverables and activities:
Manufacturing;
• Inspection and Test Plan (ITP);
• Non Destructive Testing (NDT);
• Certificates 3.1 according to EN 10204;
• Marking;
• Storage of the supply if requested;
• Packing;
• Shipping to CERN, if so requested
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:
31/08/2025
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
06/05/2025