Supply of S Stock Seat repairs

This Procurement is for the repair of the S-Stock seat bases and cushions, for London Underground Rolling Stock. This will support the fleet maintenance programme of works. S Stock Rolling Stock are the Suburban S7 trains which operate on the circle, District and Hammersmith & city lines & S8 trains which operate on the Metropolitan line. TFL needs to procure the necessary maintenance services to maintain operational readiness and ensure the safety and reliability of the equipment. The total amount is circa £407,931 Spend is not committed and the repairs will be according to requirement. The justification for awarding this proposed contract is in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Direct Award and is compliant with Section 41.6 Schedule 5 Paragraph 7 which states: The public contract concerns the supply of Goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where (a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b)The difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.