Doing business with the ILL
For any inquiry concerning the upcoming calls for tender, please contact the Purchasing department : tenders@ill.fr
Business Opportunities
| Sector | Purchase | Technical explanation | Estimated launch date | Desired delivery date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Environment |
Installation of system in ILL17 labs for controlling environmental conditions |
Design and installation of a new air handling unit to ensure compliance with regulations governing temperature and humidity levels in laboratories |
2nd semester 2026 |
2nd semester 2026 |
Technical project |
Installation of a PDM (Product Data Management) system |
Upgrade of drawing and file management in the ILL's Drawing Office with the installation of SolidWorks PDM |
1st semester 2026 |
2nd semester 2026 |
IT |
Immersion or DLC cooling system and associated servers |
A Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) or immersion cooling environment is required to simulate operational conditions prior to network infrastructure integration. Conventional redundant power and SNMP/IPMI monitoring to ensure reliable, repeatable production installations. |
2nd semester 2026 |
2nd semester 2026 |
IT |
Purchase of servers |
A framework agreement governing server procurement is required to ensure standardised specifications, negotiated pricing and guaranteed lead times. Suppliers must comply with warranty terms, and compatibility requirements aligned with our existing network infrastructure. |
2nd semester 2026 |
2027 |
IT |
Extension of data centre in Science Building, fibre redundancy and generator |
Expansion of the Science Building data centre, including extension of the server room, implementation of fibre redundancy, and generator installation to ensure high availability and business continuity. |
2nd semester 2026 |
2027 |
Technical project |
Standard mechanical equipment |
General mechanical engineering |
1st semester 2026 |
2nd semester 2026 |
Reactor |
Supply of AG3 Net for sheet metal work |
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2nd semester 2026 |
1st semester 2028 |
General procurement principles
The ILL purchases equipment and services in compliance with its procurement rules.
ILL’s procurement procedures are selective and its invitations to tender and price enquiry documents are designed to guarantee fair competition.
Contracts and orders will be awarded to the firm whose bid meets the technical, financial and delivery requirements and represents the best value for money.
Quality requirements
ILL complies with French nuclear regulations and applies specific purchasing rules for safety-related equipment or services.
These rules include quality specifications and controls. They require that the supplier possess good knowledge of quality systems such as the ISO Quality Assurance Standard 9001.
Mission & responsibilities
It is the Purchasing Service's main mission to manage the ILL's business with its suppliers, ensuring that its contracts and purchasing procedures guarantee both quality and overall compliance.
French regulations
Contractors working for the ILL must comply with French regulations for all on-site and civil engineering work. This includes
- Electrical certifications
- The provisions of the French "Code civile"
Nuclear regulations
Arrêté de sureté 2012 (in French)
Radiological work permits
Arrêté du 27 novembre 2013 relatif aux entreprises intervenant au sein d'établissements exerçant des activités nucléaires et des entreprises de travail temporaire concernées par ces activités (in French)
Suppliers with personnel working on the ILL site may need to be certified by CEFRI or QUALIANOR.
Contacts
ILL's Industrial Liaison Officers
TBC
Administration Division contacts
1 - Please send us your invoices by email (pdf invoice) to invoice@ill.fr. Please note that invoices sent to any other ILL email address will not be processed. Your email must respect the following rules :
- The subject of the email must contain the ILL order n° to which the invoice relates (which you will find on your purchase order).
- The body of the email must not contain any text, as this will invalidate the attached invoice.
This is a fully automated mailbox, which does not send out replies.
2- Overdue payment reminders relating to any of your invoices can be sent to the following address: comptafournisseur@ill.fr
The Purchasing Department activities include Purchasing, Contracts, Transport and Customs. Buyers can be reached on the usual phone numbers or by email via tenders@ill.fr.