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title: "DISAB TubeVac Overhaul"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05feef"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2026-02-20"
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# DISAB TubeVac Overhaul

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05feef

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) has initiated a direct award procurement process for the overhaul of two Disab Tubevac machines, essential for the maintenance of London Underground's Engineering Vehicles Rolling Stock requirements. The contract, valued at approximately £1,449,392, has been awarded to DISAB UK LIMITED, a supplier possessing exclusive intellectual property rights necessary for the service, with no reasonable alternatives available. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with an 8-working-day standstill period in place until 3 March 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 9 March 2026 and conclude on 8 March 2027, with potential for extensions depending on operational requirements. This initiative falls under the utilities special regime category, tailored for railway maintenance or service vehicles, and will be carried out primarily within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the railway maintenance and engineering sectors, particularly those aligned with specialised services involving proprietary technologies. Given DISAB UK LIMITED’s role as both holder of exclusive intellectual property and supplier, other businesses may find niche benefits in partnering for auxiliary services that complement this primary overhaul endeavour, such as supply chain provisions or operational support linked to rail infrastructure works. Businesses currently working or looking to expand within services related to repair, maintenance, and associated sectors of transportation equipment may find lucrative channels for collaboration, tapping into the expertise mandated by TfL's procurement needs.

## Notice

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 PS1,449,392. 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.

### Procurement Information

The Tubevac machines are OEM-controlled assets with critical components under DISAB's intellectual property, including hoppers, engine houses, oil and fuel tanks, manipulator arms, and J-hooks. Technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and spare parts information are strictly controlled and not shared with third parties. The overhaul requires compatible parts, and due to lack of technical documentation and information, it is not possible to create a specification for an alternative.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015580-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,449,392 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DISAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons
- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 11:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015580-2026
- 5 Jan 2026 at 08:29 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000117-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015580-2026
  20th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000117-2026
  5th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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