Proposal for the award of a contract, without competitive tendering, for the upgrade of the 4.5 K helium refrigerators at LHC points 2 and 8

This document concerns the award of a contract, without competitive tendering, for the upgrade of the 4.5 K helium refrigerators at LHC points 2 and 8. The Finance Committee is invited to agree to the negotiation of a contract, without competitive tendering, with AIR LIQUIDE (FR) for the upgrade of the 4.5 K helium refrigerators at LHC points 2 and 8 for a total amount of 1 094 280 euros (1 650 000 Swiss francs), not subject to revision. The amount in Swiss francs has been calculated using the present rate of exchange.