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Phase 2 - Filton Renewables - Prototype - R&D Project

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Buyer Address: Waterloo General Office, London, UKI45, SE1 8SW, United Kingdom

Contact Email: amy.slocombe@networkrail.co.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
2181000.0 GBP
Published
19 Sep 2025, 11:58
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Sep 2025, 23:00
Contract End
30 Sep 2028, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
73120000 - Experimental development services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Turbo Power Systems Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Network Rail (Wales and Western) intends to award a contract via direct award under the Procurement Act 2023 to Turbo Power Systems Limited (TPS) for the continued development (Phase 2) of a first-of-its-kind 25 kV Integrated Converter Prototype for use on the railway. This prototype forms part of a strategic innovation programme to enable the use of self-generated renewable energy for powering electric trains — a key enabler of Network Rail’s long-term decarbonisation and sustainability objectives. TPS, a specialist in advanced power electronic systems, initially proposed the concept to Network Rail and successfully delivered Phase 1, which included the design and demonstration of a proof of concept. This was formally reviewed and approved by Network Rail’s Technical Authority, confirming both technical feasibility and alignment with operational requirements. The Phase 2 contract will progress the innovation to a functional prototype, building directly on the technical foundations established in the initial phase.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Phase 2 -Filton Renewables - Prototype - R&D project

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