Planning

Supply and Dismantling of Electrical Overhead Travelling (EOT) Cranes with Capacities up to 15 tonnes

CERN

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Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

CERN, a renowned European institution based in Geneva, has announced a planned procurement process titled "Supply and Dismantling of Electrical Overhead Travelling (EOT) Cranes with Capacities up to 15 tonnes." This project falls under the industrial category of cranes and is targeted at the supply and dismantling services of 30 EOT cranes. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with the market survey open before the invitation to tender, expected to be issued in October 2025. The contract is valued at CHF 5,000,000 and predominantly concerns goods, with activities scheduled to take place in the UK.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in crane manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in steel fabrication, mechanical assembly, and on-site installations, including handling electrical and safety compliance, will be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender process follows the GPA guidelines, ensuring a transparent and competitive environment. Engaging in this procurement contract can lead to a substantial business opportunity, enhancing the company's portfolio and reinforcing its market presence in the European industrial sector.

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Notice Title

Supply and Dismantling of Electrical Overhead Travelling (EOT) Cranes with Capacities up to 15 tonnes

Notice Description

This Market Survey concerns the supply and the dismantling of an estimated quantity of 30 EOT cranes with capacities from 1 up to 15 tonnes. This Market Survey will be followed by an Invitation to Tender that is planned to be issued in October 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of the Procurement: The Supply shall include the following technical deliverables and activities: * Design file; * Steel parts fabrication and mechanical assembly; * Switchboard manufacturing and crane cabling; * Technical documentation; * Factory Acceptance Tests; * Packing of the Supply; * Shipping to CERN, if so requested; * Transport of all materials and tooling required for the proper installation, commissioning and maintenance on the CERN Site; * Supervision of dismantling and installation activities; * Dismantling and installation on the CERN Site; * Commissioning; * Site Acceptance Tests; * CE marking; * Training of CERN personnel; * Preventive and corrective maintenance during the warranty period. CERN will make available the following equipment and services: * Cranes' rails and mechanical end-stops; * Structural verification of the building with respect to the loads transmitted by the new cranes; * Provision and preparation of the space required for the execution of the installation and dismantling works; * Electrical power supply; * Containers for disposal of waste; * Loads needed for the SAT. 3. REQUIREMENTS The Supply shall include the technical deliverable( 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038638-2025
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

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane

42414100 - Cranes

42414200 - Overhead travelling cranes

50531400 - Repair and maintenance services of cranes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jul 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
Hugh Alabaster
Contact Email
hugh.alabaster@stfc.ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GENEVA
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

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