Cryogenic Pressure Vessels (DFX)

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, sub assemblies, 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 was conducted as an open procedure; consisting of an Invitation to Tender stage where tenderers were 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 Contractor. 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.