Planning

Supply of Protection Relay Crates

CERN

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Planning

22 Nov 2024 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

CERN, a European institution, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply of Protection Relay Crates. This tender falls under the electrical relays industry category, with specific delivery addresses in the UK. The project involves the design, prototyping, series manufacturing, testing, and shipping of approximately 300 protection relay crates, with a total estimated value of CHF 1,500,000. The procurement method in use is a market survey, which allows interested suppliers to submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. Future procurement notices are expected to be issued from January 31, 2025.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for manufacturers and suppliers specializing in electrical relays, switchgear, and related components. Businesses with expertise in precision engineering, electrical manufacturing, and prototyping will find this contract especially suitable. The detailed technical requirements and the provision of training and maintenance services further open avenues for companies providing comprehensive technical solutions and support services to engage and compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Supply of Protection Relay Crates

Notice Description

This Technical Description concerns the supply of an estimated quantity of 300 protection relay crates. These crates will be housing a protection relay, a test block, a LED synoptic, connectors, terminals and wiring between these components

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supply shall include the following technical deliverables and activities: * Design file: complete technical drawings and documents (wiring, layout, mechanical parts) * Prototyping: manufacturing and supply of one Protection Relay Crate for validation; * Series manufacturing; * Factory Tests of the Supply; * Test bench for the Supply; * Packing of the Supply; * Shipping to CERN, if so requested; * Training of (CERN) personnel for the test bench; * Corrective maintenance during the warranty period and corrective maintenance after the warranty period, including provision of spare parts. CERN will make available the following equipment and/or services: * PCB (Printed Circuit Board) for the synoptic LEDs; * Protection relays. The Supply shall comply with the following parameters and conditions: 1) The Crate shall be suitable for installation in a standard 19-inch rack. 2) The Crate shall have a maximum height of 6U. 3) Material: aluminium, stainless steel, or a similar material that does not rust or corrode. Plastic is not allowed. 4) The Crate shall have hinged front door to allow easy access inside the Crate from the front. 5) The frame of the Crate, and the door, shall be robust and designed to support the relay and additional equipment. 6) The Crate shall include all necessary connectors, wiring, auxiliary relays, PCBs and other necessary components assembled and tested.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bdf0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037791-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31214000 - Switchgear

31221000 - Electrical relays

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CERN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MEYRIN
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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