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Preston council approves sole‑source contract for hydro turbine refurbishment
Summary
Council approved awarding a hydro refurbishment contract on a sole‑source basis after staff said replacement parts and expertise are available from a single known vendor; publication and a 14‑day challenge period were noted as part of the procurement process.
The Preston City Council voted to approve a sole‑source award for refurbishment work on the city’s hydroelectric equipment after staff and contractors told the council that parts and specialized machining are available from a single known vendor.
Why it matters: City staff said the hydro unit was originally built with parts from a U.K. company and that specialized components and foundry work are difficult to source domestically.…
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