Buyer Name: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Buyer Address: Waterloo General Office, London, UKI45, SE1 8SW, United Kingdom
Contact Email: amy.slocombe@networkrail.co.uk
Buyer Name: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Buyer Address: Waterloo General Office, London, UKI45, SE1 8SW, United Kingdom
Contact Email: amy.slocombe@networkrail.co.uk
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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Lot 1 Status: complete
Award Title: Phase 2 -Filton Renewables - Prototype - R&D project
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