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Key Justifications for Maintaining the Original Supplier are the following:
Nuclear Safety and Regulatory Compliance: The system is safety-related, and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel to ensure design integrity and functionality.
Technical Compatibility and Performance: The original manufacturer has proprietary technology. Introducing a third party for maintenance could compromise the safety functions of a complex system with is linked with other systems as building ventilation.  
Security and Access Control: The site is highly secure, and using the existing supplier avoids security risks associated with training and vetting new personnel.
Operational Continuity: The original supplier can provide faster and more accurate support, which is critical in a nuclear environment. The access to original spare parts is guaranteed with the current supplier.

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