---
title: "https://www.ukri.org/councils/stfc/"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055c1e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CERN"
published: "2025-07-09"
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# https://www.ukri.org/councils/stfc/

Buyer: CERN  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055c1e

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by CERN, is currently in the planning stage for the supply of oil tanks for high-voltage systems. This initiative falls under the goods category with a focus on the tanks industry, classified under CPV code 44611000. The project is based in the UK, particularly in the Geneva region, with CERN, a European institution, as the buying organisation. The procurement process is planned to progress with an Invitation to Tender expected in the fourth quarter of 2025, following a market survey that encourages the submission of a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. The estimated contract value is 15,000,000 CHF, and key deliverables include detailed design, manufacturing, and tests, with delivery and integration at CERN's site.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying high-voltage oil-storage tanks, particularly those with capacities to handle international shipping and technical documentation production. Companies experienced in engineering solutions related to oil-immersed equipment and cabling services would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the involvement in factory acceptance tests and routine checks could further create value. As CERN is a prestigious international organisation, securing this contract could significantly enhance a company’s portfolio and market presence.

## Notice

This Market Survey concerns the supply of oil-tanks for 72.5 kV and 40 A DC high-voltage oil-immersed filter chokes. This Market Survey will be followed by an Invitation to Tender that is planned to be issued in Q4 2025. The estimated quantity to be delivered is six oil-tanks.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supply shall include the following technical deliverables and activities: * Detailed Design File (DDF); * Oil tank pre-series and series manufacturing; * Technical documentation; * Factory Acceptance Tests; * Routine tests; * Packing of the Supply; * Shipping to CERN, if so requested; CERN will make available the following equipment and/or services: * Dismantling / decommissioning of existing installation / system; * Integrating the oil-immersed filter chokes inside oil tank on CERN site; * Civil engineering and cabling; * Installation; * Commissioning on CERN site. 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038633-2025 |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | CH – 1211 GENEVA 23 |
| 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 42131320 - Choke manifolds
- 44611000 - Tanks
- 44611410 - Oil-storage tanks

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 13:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038633-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055c1e. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055c1e.json.