Proposal for the change of contractor for the supply of superconducting wires for the LHC corrector magnets

This document concerns the change of contractor for the supply of superconducting wires of four different types (1 to 4) for the LHC corrector magnets. For the reasons set out in this document, the Finance Committee is invited to agree to the negotiation of a contract with ALSTOM (FR), for the supply of superconducting wire for a total amount of 1 963 793 euros (3 140 059 Swiss francs), not subject to revision until 31 December 2001, with options for up to 20% additional wire, for an additional amount of 392 759 euros (628 012 Swiss francs), not subject to revision until 31 December 2001, bringing the total amount to 2 356 552 euros (3 768 071 Swiss francs), not subject to revision until 31 December 2001. The rate of exchange which has been used is that stipulated in the tender. The firm has indicated the following distribution by country of the contract value covered by this adjudication proposal: FR - 67%, US - 27%, DE - 4% and BE - 2%.