DISAB Tubevac Overhaul

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    "description": "This procurement is for the overhaul of two DISAB Tubevac Machines (the \u0027Assets) for London Underground, Engineering Vehicles Rolling Stock.\nDISAB Tubevac Machines are specialized rail-mounted vacuum units that help to keep railway tracks clean and safe, reducing downtime and improving efficiency during maintenance projects.\nThey are mounted on rail wagons and used primarily for ballast track renewals and track maintenance. These machines employ powerful suction technology to remove and handle large volumes of material - such as ballast, dust, and debris - efficiently and safely during rail infrastructure works. Total contract amount is circa \u00a31,310,373.\nThe justification for awarding this proposed contract in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Direct Award to DISAB UK LTD is compliant with Schedule 5 - paragraph 5 as the following conditions are met in relation to the public contract:\na)\ta particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and\nb)\tthere are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.",
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