Cryogenic Pressure Vessels (DFX)

Concepts

• pressure equipment directive
• southampton
• electromechanical equipment
• cryogenic pressure vessels
• category-iii pressure vessel
• pressure vessel requirements
• months of contract signing
• wpqr
• ce marking process
• university of southampton

Location

CERN, Route de Meyrin 385, Reception Bld. 194, CH 1217, Geneva, Switzerland

Description

The manufacture of four Cryogenic Pressure Vessels to be supplied to the University of Southampton. CE marking process to be compliant with the Pressure Equipment Directive ((PED) 2014-68-EU). Packaged ready for international shipment. Delivery of first unit expected within 6 months of contract signing.

Total Quantity or Scope

This procurement is for manufacturing 4 units of specially designed cryostats (DFX) for the CERN High Luminosity upgrade. The manufacturing is build-to-design according to the full specification drawings technical specifications provided. The manufacturing consists of three stages: components, subassemblies, general assembly and testing. The cryostat is a Category-III pressure vessel to be manufactured, inspected, and qualified according to the relevant standards given in the specifications. The assembled cryostat will be tested for (1) both pressure vessel requirements and CE marked and (2) vacuum requirements as specified. The manufacturing will not commence prior to acquiring all the relevant welding qualifications (WPQR) specified. The manufacturer should assign a dedicated project manager, and deploy the necessary level of Quality Assurance to fulfil the DFX specification. Procurement Process: This procurement process is being conducted as an open procedure; consisting of an Invitation to Tender stage Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage -Tenderers will be invited to submit formal tenders at this stage Contract Period: The University proposes to enter into a Contract for 24 months - this will be the maximum contract period, including any potential extensions with the successful tenderer. This will comprise of an initial contract period of 12 months for the provision of the goods including a 12 months warranty. The contract will be effective on signing. The initial term of the warranty of 12 months will run from the date of acceptance of the equipment with extensions if so agreed by the University, running from the expiry of the initial contract period. Contract Value: The estimated value of the initial 2-year contract period is within the range of £400,000 to £450,000, excluding VAT. This value includes all related components, services and maintenance for the initial contract period. Additional information: Lots: This contract is NOT suitable for splitting into lots. The risk of dividing the requirement into Lots would render the execution of the contract excessively technically difficult, not cost effective and would undermine proper execution of the contract.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 31720000 - Electromechanical equipment

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

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