--- title: "Provision of Preliminary Civil Engineering Consultancy Services for FCC Study" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055c20" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055c20" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055c20.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055c20.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CERN" published: "2025-07-09" --- # Provision of Preliminary Civil Engineering Consultancy Services for FCC Study Buyer: CERN Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055c20 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055c20) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055c20.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by CERN, seeks to acquire preliminary civil engineering consultancy services for the Future Circular Collider (FCC) study during its Pre-Technical Design Review phase. This is a planned stage, presently in the planning phase, with the market survey acting as an expression of interest. The contract will be awarded to either a single firm or a consortium responsible for conducting geotechnical analysis, risk assessments, and feasibility studies. Located in the United Kingdom, this opportunity falls under the civil engineering consultancy services category, with a projected contract value of CHF 5,000,000. The Invitation to Tender is expected to be issued in the fourth quarter of 2025, with the contract set to commence in the second quarter of 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in civil engineering, particularly those experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects. Potential bidders could include firms specialising in tunnel design and construction, numerical analysis, and those capable of handling the geotechnical challenges associated with the FCC project. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions, manage complex engineering tasks, and demonstrate cost-effective strategies will be well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity. Furthermore, given its substantial budget and international scope, this tender provides an excellent platform for business expansion and development in the realm of high-tech engineering consultancy. ## Notice This Market Survey concerns the provision of civil engineering consultancy services for studies to be undertaken for the civil engineering design of the Future Circular Collider (FCC) at CERN in the Pre Technical Design Review (Pre-TDR) phase. The services will be awarded to a firm or a group of firms, who will be responsible for executing the analysis, design and studies specified in the contract. This Market Survey will be followed by an Invitation to Tender foreseen to be sent to qualified and selected firms and groups of firms in Q4 2025 for a contract to commence in Q2 2026. The future Invitation to Tender will be adjudicated on a best-value-for-money basis. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Description of the Procurement: The required Services consist of, but are not limited to, the following activities: 1. Numerical analysis of subsurface structures such as caverns, pre-cast lined tunnels, and shafts. Analysis to be carried out using the latest geotechnical data. Results to be presented in a report, along with drawings, showing optimised geometries and material properties; 2. Assessment of the risk of TBM entrapment during excavation of the tunnels. Means of reducing the entrapment risk through the specification of TBM requirements shall be presented; 3. Technical feasibility of using a permanentshotcrete lining to replace the insitu concrete lining of subsurface structures. Report to summarise the feasibility of permanent shotcrete lining with benefits and risks presented; 4. Risks and mitigation measures arising from tunnelling through water bearing molasse (faulted zones beneath watercourses). To include an assessment of the tunnel drainage requirements, use of waterproof linings and drainage weep holes. Report to summarise potential case studies, tunnelling methods, and application to the FCC project; 5. Feasibility of using a single TBM to drive through both molasse and limestone geology. Report to cover TBM specifications, case studies where possible, and project requirements, risks and benefits; 6. Risk and mitigation measures for tunnelling through karstic limestone with a TBM. Reporting on case studies, TBM requirements, risks and mitigations; 7. Review of the FCC feasibility study construction schedule and associated costs. Analysis of the existing cost and construction schedule and a report to present the analysis, findings and recommendations; 8. Assessment of the interactions between the FCC tunnel and existing surface infrastructure (for example highways, railways and bridges). Report to conclude assessment and recommendations for risks and mitigation measures. 9. Desktop study of existing Swiss tunnelling projects through molasse geology. Report to summarise a selection of case studies and to discuss the lessons learned from any difficulties encountered during construction. 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/038636-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 8 Jul 2025 | | 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 | GENEVA | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Jul 2025 at 13:41 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038636-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.ukri.org/councils/stfc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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