London Tram SVT 960K Bogie Overhaul Materials

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    "description": "Award a supply goods contract to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) [Stadler] to Purchase the Core Materials required to complete the London Trams Stadler Variobahn Bogie Overhaul. \nLondon Trams have Stadler Variobahn Fleet of 12, which has been in service since circa 2012-2015 and has now reached their overhaul based on kilometrage (960k km). The materials from the OEM are required to undertake overhauling of the various bogie components and systems of per tram (2 Traction Bogies and the 1 Trailer Bogies) used on the SVT Fleet. \nOverhauling the above component will ensure that London Trams adhere to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance recommendation and improve fleet reliability and availability.\nThe total amount is circa \u00a3900k, and all the materials must be delivered within 3 months.\nJustification for awarding STADLER the contract as a single supplier under Chapter 3, Section 41, and Schedule 5 Direct Award Justifications (Schedule 5) of the UK Government Procurement Act 2023 (the Act).\nStadler, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), uniquely possesses the intellectual property, technical capabilities, and proprietary rights essential for fulfilling the requirements of the contract.",
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