Scope
Reference
WS2951154414
Description
This Contract Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to notify the market of the intention to award a contract and to formally commence the standstill period for the overhaul of two Disab Tubevac machines to support London Underground's Engineering Vehicles Rolling Stock requirements.
In line with the Procurement Act 2023, this Contract Award Notice triggers an 8‑working‑day standstill period, as applied automatically by the Find a Tender system. The Authority will not enter into the contract before the end of this standstill period.
DISAB Tubevac Machines are specialized rail-mounted vacuum units that help keep railway tracks clean and safe, reducing downtime and improving efficiency during maintenance projects. They 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 £1,449,392.
The 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:
Paragraph 5 states - The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract-
(a)due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and
(b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,449,392 excluding VAT
- £1,739,271 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 3 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
4 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 March 2026 to 8 March 2027
- Possible extension to 8 March 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
Extensions may be required to accommodate circumstances that prevent the overhaul works from being completed within the originally planned time-frame or scope. These extensions would only be used where justified by operational, technical, or commercial factors that are outside the contractor's or client's control.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
A detailed condition assessment can only be carried out once the machine is taken out of service for overhaul. As a result, the full scope of works and any additional parts required will only be confirmed after this assessment. Additional purchases may therefore be required following the assessment to address identified needs.
CPV classifications
- 34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons
- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Supplier
DISAB UK LIMITED
- Companies House: 01870611
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTGV-3981-JHBY
1 Chapel Street
Warwick
CV34 4HL
United Kingdom
Email: andrew.ainsworth@disab.com
Region: UKG13 - Warwickshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Transport for London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMT-6197-NWNZ
5 Endeavour Square
London
E20 1JN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Arjun Mattathil Anilan
Email: arjunmattathil@tfl.gov.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government