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CERN LIBRARIES, GENEVA CM-P00080790 CERN/FC/358 22 May, 1959 Original : English ORGANISATION EUROPÉENNE POUR LA RECHERCHE NUCLÉAIRE CERN EUROPEAN ORGANIZATION FOR NUCLEAR RESEARCH FINANCE COMMITTEE Twenty-seventh Meeting Geneva - 25 May, 1959 QUARTERLY REPORT PURCHASING OFFICE First Quarter 1959 6780/E

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CERN LIBRARIES, GENEVA

CM-P00080790

CERN/FC/358 22 May, 1959 Original : English

ORGANISATION EUROPÉENNE POUR LA RECHERCHE NUCLÉAIRE

CERN EUROPEAN ORGANIZATION FOR NUCLEAR RESEARCH

FINANCE COMMITTEE Twenty-seventh Meeting Geneva - 25 May, 1959

QUARTERLY REPORT PURCHASING OFFICE

First Quarter 1959

6780/E

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CERN/FC/358

EUROPEAN ORGANIZATION FOR NUCLEAR RESEARCH

FINANCE COMMITTEE

QUARTERLY REPORT PURCHASING OFFICE

First Quarter 1959

A. CONTRACTS PLACED AFTER FULL COMPETITIVE TENDERING GERMANY - W.F. Roschi

Berne Supply of cable, connectors and services for the installation work PS Sw.fr. 57'000.--

- Fischer & Co Köln-Zollstock Two D.C.H.T. Generators PS 25'080.--- Siemens S.A. Zürich

Supply of one strong focussing analyzing magnet SC 157'440.--

- E. Brinkop Hanover Window frames Main Building 17'798.--

ITALY - Gandini, Vandoni & A. Guffanti Milan Reinforced concrete work Canteen and Hall 225'000.--

SWITZERLAND - E. Monney Châtelaine/Geneva 300 baryte concrete blocks PS 72'312.75

c/f Sw.fr. 554'630,75 6780/E

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b/f Sw.fr. 554'630.75 - Th. Christ A.G. Basle

Purification plant for drinking water Surroundings 24'014.--

- Dalmine A.G. Zürich

Supply of 92 oval steel lamp-posts (outside lighting) Surroundings 21'040.--

- Transelectric S.A. Geneva

30 steel tubing wall brackets 110 lamps for fitting to lamp-posts or brackets (outside lighting) Surroundings 29'762.--

- A. Schneider S.A. Geneva

Sanitary installations Lab. 3 and 3a 88'320.--

- Schneider & Cie Winterthur

Insulation of the drainage system Main Building 46'011.--

- Zschokke/Spinedi/Losinger Geneva

Conduit for pipes leading to the bubble chamber Bubble Chamber 30'568.--

- Jonneret S.A. Geneva

Supply and fitting of ribbed steel flooring in the Basement Main Building 10'400.--

- H. Schmidlin Basle Doors

Main Building 42'846.--- ditto. Windows

Lab. 3 17'798.--- M. Dubois & Cie Geneva Partitions Main Building 24'835.--

c/f Sw.fr 890 '224,75 6780/E

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b/f Sw.fr . 890 '224,75

- Binaghi S.A. Geneva

Rough-casting and plastering work Main Building 34'699.--

UNITED-KINGDOM - All Power Transformers Ltd. Byfleet, Surrey

Supply of 30 power supplies PS 28'546.15 - ETELCO Ltd. New Basford 32 Timing Units PS 113'995.--- British Insulated Callender's Cables Helsby

Supply of the coaxial cable RG 13A/U for the control network PS 139'215.--

- Siemens Edison-Swan Ltd. Harlow Participation in the feasibility study of the making of the special B.I.C. image pick-up tube PS 24'280.--

Vickers-Armstrong (Aircraft) Ltd. London

Supply of one Jacket for Cerenkov Counter PS 39'445.--

TOTAL A. ... Sw.fr. 1'270'404,90

NON COMPETITIVE PURCHASES:

B. Between Sw.fr . 5 '000.-- and 100'000.--Purchasing Office Sw.fr. 1 '510'187,15 Architect Sw.fr . 271'821,35 Total B Sw.fr . 1 '782'008,50

C. Under Sw.fr . 5 '000.--Purchasing Office Sw.fr . 1 '517 '900.--Architect Sw.fr . 287'874.15 Library/STS Sw.fr . 5 '500. - -Total C Sw.fr . 1 '811 '274.15

6780/E

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REMARKS: B. Total Sw.fr. 1'782'008,50 The following orders amounting to Sw.fr. 271'821,35 were placed by the architect according to his contract with CERN :

A.M.S. Grenoble

Erection and connecting of lamp-posts Surroundings Sw.fr. 7'546.--

ditto. Modification of ventilation system SC 8'000.--

Amoudruz Geneva

Cleaning of drainage system Surroundings 6'786.15

ditto. ditto. Surroundings 8'000.--

Birkle & Thomer Berlin

Paint work in the basement Main Building 7'000.--

J. Bornstein A.G. Zürich

Dish-washing machine Hobart Type LF-3C Restaurant/Main Building 5'950.--

Ed. Cuénod S.A. Geneva

Additional work to drainage system and man-holes Surroundings 7'900.--

Gandini, Vandoni & A. Guffanti Meyrin

Various masonry and finishing work in the surface treatment rooms Main Workshop 5'500.--

ditto. Foundations in the subsidiary-Room PS 6'500.--

ditto. Labour-in-day work for the installation of transformers Power House 15'1500.--

K. Hirner Zürich

Wall covering Liquid Hydrogen testing Building 5'476,30

Max König Berne

Supply and fitting of carpet Auditorium/Main Building 16'000.--

Lenzlinger & Schaerer Zürich

32 ceiling-lights Main Building 8'000.--

Lignoform Benken/st. Gallen

Supply and fitting of Lignoform wooden supports Main Building 8'000.--

c/f Sw.fr. 116'158.45 6780/E

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E. Ott Geneva

Various paint work in Store-Rooms G2 and G3 Power House 8'350.--

A. Perrin Geneva

Modification to glass-partitions and changing of three doors and threshholds Main Workshop 7'000.--

Radio-Electro Geneva

Supply and laying of tubing between the auditorium and the Council Room for wires and cables of the TV, telephone and simultaneous interpretation systems. Main Building 6'500.--

J. Spinedi S.A. Geneva

Unskilled labour to assist electricians General 7'700.--

Schust & Hoch Meyrin

Supply and fitting of hand-rail in entrance hall Main Building 7'875.--

Stebler-Saner A.G. Münningen

Fitting of Johrdahl irons for mobile partitions, door frames and steel supports. Various locksmith's work Lab. 3 13'750.--

Vaucher & Rey Geneva

Construction of inspection room near water tank Surroundings 16'000.--

P. Vincent Carouge/Geneva

Supply and fitting of four front panels for cupboards; sixteen cupboards for fire hoses; interior glass partitions Main Building 8'000.--

N.J. Vincent Carouge/Geneva

Supply and erection of main staircase Main Building 5'870.--

Paul Welker A.G. Basle

Special acid-proof floor-and wall tiling in surface treatment workshop Main Workshop 7'600.--

E. Winkler Ing.AG Zürich Installation of additional indicator valve for heating control.

Power House 7'458,10

c/f. Sw.fr. 2 1 2 ' 2 6 1 , 5 5 6780/E

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b/f Sw.fr. 212'261,55 E. Winkler Ing. A. G. Zürich

Switchboard for the hot water system 6'443,90

Zschokke/Spinedi/ Losinger Meyrin

Drainage system in the vicinity of Lab. 3a; channelling of rain-water; final connecting to the main drainage system. Surroundings 6'100.--

ditto. Excavation of the neutralization tank in Lab. 2 Surroundings 7'700.--

ditto. Fitting of steps in the ventilation outlets in the vicinity of PS, AP, SC, PA Buildings Surroundings 5'970.--

Dumarest & Eckert Geneva

Labour placed at the disposal of the contractors working on the ducts. Trenches for electric cables, water and gas pipes. Surroundings 6'474,70

Ferronnerie Genevoise Geneva

Anticorodal frames and sills for the windows of Lab.3b Lab. 3b 8'125,75

Vaucher & Rey Geneva

Labour placed at the disposal of contractors for hauling cables and assisting electricians. Surroundings 11'904.--

ditto. Various sealing, draining and digging work. Surroundings 6'841,45

Total w.fr. 271'821'35

Further, the following orders are reported: 31929 Métaux & Tubes d'Acier S.A. Geneva

France

Brass discs SB/ap Sw.fr. 13'656,30

After extensive tests, it was found that this special UZ-40 brass was most suitable for our purpose. Same type ordered in 1956.

c/f Sw.fr. 13'656,30 6780/E

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b/f Sw.fr. 13'656,30

32291 Ericsson Telephone Sales Co. Zürich

Sweden

Power units and decades SC 10'440.--

This is our standard type of slow scaler, which has been proved to give satisfactory service; therefore, competitive offers have not been asked for again.

35194 Zürrer & Co Zürich Germany

110 12-volt electric motors PS 11'151.--

Price acceptable. Successful trials have been made with this type. Four other firms contacted.

35219 Spahr & Co Zofingen Switzerland

"Unbrako" screws SB/ap 5'790,45

When thorough investigations were made in October 1958, this firm proved to be the cheapest. This is only an additional order for the same types. 35794 Gerschel & Co Zürich France

Stainless steel sheets SB/ap 20'526,20

8 firms contacted, the above the cheapest.

35938 Allega A.G. Zürich Switzerland

Aluminium sheets Anticorodal sheets and rods SB/ap 7'121,30

Our usual supplier of aluminium. 35948 I.B.M. Geneva USA

2 electric typewriters STS 8'570.--

Special machines for STS only delivered by this firm.

35952 E. Düllmann K.G. Dortmund Germany

Installation of pipes on the Beam PS 13'880.--

We have a special running contract with this firm for installation work.

35954 English Electric Valve Co. Chelmsford U.K.

50 valves PS 33'687,50

This is an addition to contract 54/PS, which was awarded after competitive tendering.

c/f Sw.fr. 124'822,75 6780/E

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b / f S w . f r . 124'822,75

35955 Winkler A.G. Zürich Switzerland

200 plugs + CMC SB 7'760.--

Our usual supplier (supplies the architect as well).

36013 Draize S.A. Neuchâtel Switzerland

1 special tractor PS 34'300.--

Three tenders were requested. That from Draize was chosen because of the price and good delivery date.

36014 E. Düllmann K.G. Dortmund Germany

Labour-in-day work PS 5'280.--

See order 35'952.

36016 Istituto Nazionale per le Applicazioni del Calcolo Roma Italy

Monte Carlo calculation of efficiency of electron telescope for → e experiment to be done with electronic computer. SC 6'272.--

Price seems to compare with other computer work executed for CERN.

36025 Winkler A.G. Zürich Switzerland

70 switchboxes SB 9'450.--

See order No. 35'955.

36072 Kampoda Eindhoven Holland

Office furniture STS 11'131,95

Our usual supplier; no other firm has so far been able to compete in price.

36073 I.B.M. Geneva USA

2 electric typewriters STS 9'086.--

See order 35'948.

36129 British Insulated Callender's Cables Helsby U.K.

Miscellaneous cables PS 11'023,10

Several firms contacted; the above is the cheapest. c / f S w . f r . 219 '125,80 6780/E

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b / f Sw. f r . 219 '125,80

36241 Winkler A.G. Zürich Switzerland

150 plugs + CMC SB 8'190.--

See order No. 35'955.

36308 Mecanis A.G. Basle Germany

Workshop material SB/ap 5'707,40

Ordinary workshop material and usual supplier.

36373 Hughes Products Co. Los Angeles USA

1 memoscope 1 preamplifier PS 14'131,60

See order 25'388/PS.

36374 Seyffer & Co A.G. Zürioh USA

3 special power supplies PS 8'414,25

Only type of this special kind available on the market. Price reasonable.

36376 Omni Ray A.G. Züich USA

1 oscilloscope 2 plug-in-units PS 9'061,50

Our standard make of oscilloscope.

36377 ditto. 3 oscilloscopes. 2 plug-in-units PS 19'482,20

See above.

36426 Jean Gallay S.A. Geneva Switzerland

Steel ducts and junction boxes for cables. PS 14'400.--

5 firms contacted. Gallay was not the cheapest (No.2), but the advantage of taking this from a local supplier who has always given us satisfaction more than outweighs the small price-difference.

36434 Domenig Geneva

Switzerland/ Germany

Equipment for the cleaning services SB 10'636,70

We have placed an order for a bigger quantity, in order to obtain the best possible prices. Usual supplier.

c / f Sw.fr 309 '149,45 6780/E

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b / f Sw.fr . 309'149,45

36500 J. Baerlocher Zürich USA

1 image-converter tube 1 mu-metal screen PS 7'650.--

The only firm manufacturing image-converter tubes having properties we require (RCA). The price is reasonable.

36537 Lienert A.G. Zürich Germany

1 universal boring and milling machine with accessories SC 28'244,50

Standardized type of machine. The accessories are interchangeable, thus keeping the parts ordered with the machine down to a minimum. CERN is granted a special discount. We have been using this type of machine since 1954 and we are fully satisfied with it. 36631 Suhner A.G. Herisau Switzerland

53.000 m. H.F. Cable type RG-63B/U SC 41'455,55

Several firms contacted. The above is the cheapest.

36633 Omni Ray A.G. Zürich USA

2 Tektronix oscilloscopes SC 12'513,50

See order 36'376.

36638 Flory Frères Geneva U.K.

Nylon tubing SB 11'350.--

This matter was thoroughly investigated when we placed the order 26'290 with the same firm in 1958.

36694 Winkler A.G. Zürich Switzerland

150 plugs + CMC SB 5'775.--

See order 35'955.

36695 Seyffer & Co Zürich

USA 1 oscilloscope recording camera with accessories SC 7'339,80

Special camera only delivered by this firm.

c/f Sw.fr . 423 '477,80 6780/E

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b/f Sw.fr. 423'477,80 36800 Max Paul Frey Berne USA

1 recorder, 1 kit model 560 AR PS 6'850,50

This special type is only manufactured by the above firm. Price seems reasonable.

36827 British Insulated Callender's Cables Helsby

U.K.

Multiway cables SB 22'380,10

Same types as previously ordered, when many tenders were invited.

36857 Schneider S.A. Geneva Switzerland

Installation of sinks in the PS Ring SB 7'503.--

Our usual supplier. Normal prices with special discount.

36911 Omni Ray A.G. Zürich USA

Oscilloscopes, scopemobiles, preamplifiers, viewing hoods, etc. PS 55'482,30

Usual supplier of our standard oscilloscopes.

36947 Gerätebau Anstalt Balzers Liechtenstein

15 ionisation gauge-control unites PS 19'627,20

Addition to Contract No. 67/PS to the same firm.

36948 Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke Nordenham Germany

Shielded cable SC 9'968.--

Standard cable already adopted in PS after extensive in estigations.

36951 Saplas S.A. Geneva Switzerland

Hood for pickling installation, with accessories SB/ap 7'506.--

7 firms wore invited to tender. This firm was chosen because it is near at hand, and can also undertake the ventilation. The price is very favourable. 37035 British Insulated Callender's Cables Helsby U.K.

RG 13A/U cable PS 11'601.--

Extension of Contract No. 90/PS, when tenders were invited from several firms.

c/f Sw.fr. 564'395,90 6780/E

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b / f Sw.fr . 564 '395,90

37132 Telegraph Construction & Maintenance Co. London U.K.

Coaxial cable, Telconnectors SC 164'484,85

Telcon and B.I.C.C. only European suppliers. Telcon has supplied us before with satisfactory quality. Prices identical.

37134 Oltronix Stockholm Sweden

12 power supplies SC 23'446,80

These power supplies have practically been standardized. Extensive investigations were made before we selected this firm. The present order is only a repeat order at a special price.

37137 Philips S.A. Zürich Holland

6 Universal scalers SC 9'234.--

14 already in use. Standard. Price competitive.

37139 Ferisol Trappes France

1 pulse generator PS 5'902,70

The characteristics and technical specifications of this equipment are unique on the world market.

37175 Bremor S.A. Vevey Switzerland

Equipment for surface treatment SB/ap 13'537,50

This equipment correspond exactly with the desired technical specification and is easy to connect up to our vacuum and compressed air systems. Compared with other types, it is the only one that satisfies our requirements. Prices compare well with other types.

37492 Gerätebau Anstalt Balzers Liechtenstein

1 vacuum gauge 6 measuring cells 1 high vacuum pump SC 5'724.--

This equipment is the most suitable for the work in hand. We know the apparatus and feel sure of its quality. Other firms have been considered as well.

c/f Sw.fr . 786'725,75 6780/E

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b/f Sw.fr. 786'725,75

37495 Gardners Radio Ltd. Christchurch U.K.

75 transformers 75 chokes PS 7'373,55

We have chosen this firm for this type of transformer after extensive investigations among the better known European transformer firms.

37699 Philips S.A. Zürich Holland

6 photomultiplier tubes 56 AVP. SC 6'526,80

This type only manufactured by Philips.

37702 British Insulated Callender's Cables Helsby U.K.

Uniradio Cable No. 39 SC 27'205,75

Quotations from 4 firms. Best prices from B.I.C.C. Same type as used at Harwell.

37704 Gerätebau Anstalt Balzers Liechtenstein

6 magnetic valves 2 meters 12 measuring cells, etc. SC 9'670,50

Out of 3 very well-known firms, this was the only one which could guarantee the material. Prices reasonable.

37708 Philips S.A. Zürich Holland

50 power tubes PS 34'500.--

Tenders were submitted for these tubes in May 1957, when Philips were No. 2 on the list. Price-difference insignificant. As the cheapest firm's quality was not absolutely satisfactory, we prefer to try Philips for this additional order.

37826 Vaucher & Rey Geneva

Switzerland

Labour-in-day work Building Work SB 6'693,40

Usual supplier working on the Site. Tariff prices.

37881 Hughes Products Los Angeles USA

1 memoscope 1 high sensitivity preamplifier PS 13'700,10

This instrument has been standardized in P.S. for a particular type of display. There is no equivalent equipment available elsewhere.

c/f Sw.fr 892'395,85 6780/E

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b/ f Sw.fr . 892'395,85

37885 Omni Ray A.G. Zürich. USA

Tektronix electronic instruments PS 17'644,05

Our usual standard instruments.

37888 Suhner & Co A.G. Hérisau Switzerland

Adaptors, plugs, sockets, joints, etc. SC 5'143,75

Our usual supplier for this type of material. Special prices.

37890 E. Düllmann K.G. Dortmund

Germany Installation of cables in the PS Central Building and Ring. PS 13'880.--

Installation work at special rates.

37891 Ufalex Paris France

Aluminium alloy sheets SB/ap 26'101,55

Several European aluminium suppliers contacted. The above is the cheapest.

37918 Technicair S.A. Geneva Switzerland

Installation of ventilation in the electro-plating shop SB 27'830.--

We have asked this firm to study the problem for us from the very beginning and we found it difficult to ask other firms to tender later on, as the installation was rather complex. This firm has competed successfully for many previous contracts in the same field and the quality of its work is very good.

37921 Ateliers de Constructions Mécaniques S.A. Vevey Switzerland

1 swivelling telpherage trolley PS 22'000.--

We had previously placed an order for the same equipment with this firm, when competition was called for. A.C.M.V. have now a good experience in the manufacture of this equipment and they can guarantee satisfactory operation. 37135 J. Baerlocher Zürich USA

Standard MS Connectors SC 18'474,50

This make of connectors has been chosen because of its technical advantages and favourable prices compared with other makes.

c/f Sw.fr . 1'023'469,70 6780/E

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b/ f Sw.fr. 1'023'469,70

37922 Technicair S.A. Geneva Switzerland

Installation of hot-air heating system in the second bubble chamber testing building SB 72'595.--

For this building, an extraordinarily short delivery date was required. The only solution then was to give the order immediately to a firm which accepted the short delivery date find whom we know quoted reasonable prices.

37982 Denimex Development Co Briareliff Manor USA

10 photomultiplier tubes SC 8'371,10

This firm offers the tubes cheaper than the European agent. Special tubes only manufactured in USA.

38218 Isolawerke A.G. Breitenbach Switzerland

Tdc Cable SB 7'307,80

Our usual supplier. Good price.

38276 Siemens S.A. Zürich Germany

1 oscillograph "Oszilloport" with accessories PS 19'624,95

The only suitable instrument in the world market.

38307 Camille Bauer Basle Germany

1 potentiometer recorder PS 5'225.--

This instrument is the only one which has suitable dimensions. Price reasonable.

38416 Allega A.G. Zürich Switzerland

Anticorodal rods and sheets Pure aluminium sheets SB/ap 5'299,45

Our usual supplier for stock deliveries.

38462 Associated Automations London

U.K.

1 highspeed tape reader STS 10'622,50

This is the only highspeed tape reader which suits our technical requirements. It is still the cheapest reader of comparable speed.

c/f Sw.fr . 1'152'515,50 6780/E

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b / f Sw f r . 1 '152 '515,50

38476 Görler Berlin Germany

40 transformers 80 induction coils SC 6'100,60

See order 26092.

38518 Carl Bossard Zoug Switzerland

Nuts, screws, washers SB/ap 12'829,60

Order only placed after extensive tendering.

38612 Transelectric Geneva Switzerland

26 armatures SB 8'570,85

Usual supplier for stock deliveries. Special prices.

38727 R. Neidocker Basle Switzerland

Connecting material for use in power stations SC 5'710,95

After comparative check, it was decided to use this connecting material in the power-stations.

38728 ditto. ditto. SC 5'784.--

Sec above.

38767 Metzner S.A. Geneva Germany

1 precision lathe with special accessories SC 20'521.--

Selection of this lathe was based on experience gained as compared with other types. Price competitive. Delivery very short.

38794 Radio-Electro-Sélection Bourg-la-Reine France

5 special contactors PS 5'197,90

This type of contactor was specially made for CERN. It is therefore the only one of its kind on the market.

38812 J. Roussel Paris

France Lead bricks SC 7'821.--

Addition to order placed last year. Recent investigations have proved prices to be competitive; hence the repeat order to this firm.

c / f S w . f r . 1 ' 225 '051,40 6780/E

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b / f S w . f r . 1 '225 '051,40

38813 Ufalex Paris

France Aluminium alloy rods SB/ap 8'776.--

Extensive recent inquiries have proved this firm to be the cheapest in the market.

38851 Ferranti Ltd. Manchester U.K.

Extended maintenance of the Mercury Computer STS 14'568.--

This maintenance work can, of course, only conveniently be performed by Ferranti; price seems reasonable.

38923 Philips S.A. Zürich Holland

25 FXC-rings PS 6'805.--

Philips is the only manufacturer.

38932 Schneider S.A. Geneva Switzerland

Hydraulic connections in the P.S. Ring. SB 27'468,25

Ordinary installation work. Tariff prices.

38949 Hartmann E. Gut Zürich Germany

1 high-speed hack-saw SB/ap 6'944,50

The price is good and the machine is excellent. The workshop already has one saw of the same kind which is entirely satisfactory.

38961 Gardners Radio Ltd. Christchurch U.K.

25 transformers 25 chokes PS 5'583,75

Lower price than competitors. This firm has already supplied us with tho same type of transformer. Delivery very short.

39001 S.A. des Métaux et Minerais Lausanne Belgium

3.500 lead and antimony alloy bricks PS 33'485.--

Extensive investigations and tendering took place before this order was placed. The above is the cheapest.

c / f S w . f r . 1 ' 328 '681,90 6780/E

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b/ f Sw.fr. 1'328'681,90

39009 Electronic Ltd. Thames Ditton U.K.

4 power supplies STS 6'434,20

Usual suppliers of these power supplies. Prices very good, quality high.

39038 Kampoda Eindhoven Holland

Office furniture ADM/Purchasing Office 9'787,55

Standard office furniture.

39072 Zschokke Meyrin/Geneva Switzerland

Cable hauling PS 11'422.--

Ordinary tariff-work with very cheap labour.

39076 Tufnol Ltd. London U.K.

Carp Brand Tufnol rods SB/ap 28'397,10

Only possible supplier of this special brand.

37984 Honeywell S.A. Geneva USA

1 visicorder, 1 control unit, recording paper PS 20'276.--

The only instrument of this kind existing.

37988 Reymond & Cie Bienne Germany

Baths for surface treatment SB/ap 20'254,80

Cheapest out of several firms contacted.

38000 Manufacture Belge de Lampes et de

Matériel Electronique Brussels Belgium

1 low level proportional counter SC 6'055.--

Many firms were contacted. This is the only firm which we could find manufacturing this particular type.

38081 Suhner & Co Herisau Switzerland

Coaxial plugs and sockets PS 11'796,50

Standard material. Special prices.

c / f Sw.fr. 1'443'105,05 6780/E

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b/f Sw.fr. 1'443'105,05 38122 Kampoda

Eindhoven Holland

Office furniture SC 5'576,30

Our standard furniture. Very cheap.

38155 Philips Eindhoven Holland

2 RP Transmitting tubes SC 17'000.--

Special tube only manufactured by Philips.

38160 Philips S.A. Zürich Holland

Electronic Tubes PS 5'340,60

Standard material.

38163 Oskar Kihm Zürich

Germany 1 pump with accessories PS 12'231,40

Special type of pump only manufactured by A. Pfeiffer, Germany.

38164 Omni Ray A.G. Zürich

USA Tektronix electronic equipment PS 18'001,75

Standard oscilloscopes.

38165 Omni Ray A.G. Zürich USA

1 cathode-ray oscilloscope 2 pre-amplifiers PS 8'932,05

Standard equipment.

TOTAL Sw.fr. 1'510'187,15 TOTAL Sw.fr. 1'510'187,15

C. The total of orders placed by the Purchasing Office under Sw.fr. 5'000.-- amounts to Sw.fr. 1'517'900.-- which sum is covered by 3.431 orders giving thus an average of Sw.fr. 442,40 per order.

6780/E

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BREAKDOWN OF ALL PURCHASES

PLACED BETWEEN SUPPLIERS IN THE VARIOUS MEMBER STATES

First Quarter 1959

BELGIUM Sw. fr. 40'730,65 DENMARK 8'088,70 FRANCE 199'382,95 GERMAN FEDERAL REPUBLIC 703'108,05 ITALY 298'717,45 NETHERLANDS 153'898,80 NORWAY 1'734,60 SWEDEN 42'047,70 SWITZERLAND 2'158'220,85 UNITED KINGDOM 854'384,80

*) AUSTRIA 5'107,45 *) CANADA 579,60 *) U.S.A. 392'185,95

Sw. fr. 4'858'187,55

*) Non-member S t a t e s .

6780/E

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