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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Award notice |
| Buyer: | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Direct award |
| Method Rationale: | A direct award is justified under Section 41(1)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023 due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. TPS retains all intellectual property rights (IPR) over the existing design and remains the only economic operator with the capability to deliver the required next stage of development. |
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| Award status: | Active |
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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Book a free consultation →| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
| Release Date: | 24 November 2025 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-058451 |
| Notice Reference: | 076654-2025 |
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