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title: "Supply of Normal-Conducting Electro-Magnets, Yokes and Coils"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047ad9"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CERN"
published: "2024-07-04"
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# Supply of Normal-Conducting Electro-Magnets, Yokes and Coils

Buyer: CERN  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047ad9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract entitled "Supply of Normal-Conducting Electro-Magnets, Yokes and Coils" is currently in the planning stage initiated by CERN, a global NGO based in the UK. The contract falls under the goods category with an estimated value of 750k – 5M CHF. The procurement involves the supply of electromagnets and related components for the existing and future CERN accelerator complex. The contract is structured to include technical deliverables and activities specified in the Invitation to Tender, covering various manufacturing processes and compliance testing. The future notice date for this tender is on July 31, 2024.

This procurement opportunity by CERN presents a chance for businesses specialising in electromagnets and similar technologies to participate in the supply chain for the CERN accelerator complex. Companies experienced in design, manufacturing, and testing of electromagnets, yokes, and coils are well-suited to compete for this contract. As the contract remains open for submissions even after the initial market survey deadline, interested parties are encouraged to engage by submitting the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and subsequently deciding on participation based on their capability to fulfil the contract requirements.

## Notice

This framework Market Survey concerns the supply of complete normal conducting iron-dominated electro-magnets as well as components like yokes and coils for various magnet types for the existing and future CERN accelerator complex. The air or water-cooled magnets will be made of solid or laminated steel yokes, and of coils wound from solid or hollow copper conductor. They will have a mass ranging from a few kilograms up to several tens of tons. The estimated value of the activity is 750k - 5M CHF

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supply shall include the technical deliverables and activities specified in the relevant Invitation to Tender, which may include: * Preparation of a magnetic and/or mechanical design; * Engineering design and preparation of a complete manufacturing file containing calculations, production drawings, procedures, sub-contractors and the quality assurance plan; * Procurement of all raw materials and sub-components (except those which are supplied by CERN); MS-4994/TE * Preparation of the necessary tooling for manufacture, tests, assembly and transport; * Yoke stacking and assembly; * Coil winding; * Lamination stamping; * Impregnation; * Magnet assembly; * Component manufacturing; * Conductor brazing; * Welding; * Supply of one or more pre-series units and, after CERN validation, of the series; * Execution of all mechanical, electrical and thermal measurements and hydraulic tests to ensure compliance with CERN's technical specifications; * Magnetic measurements; * Detailed technical documentation; * The sealing, packing and transport to CERN.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020504-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CERN |
| Locality | MEYRIN |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 31630000 - Magnets
- 33158100 - Electromagnetic unit

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2024 at 16:41 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020504-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/councils/stfc/

## Provenance

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