AwardedAwarded 17 September 2026
1049366347 T1418 Opportunities for battery-powered trains to improve the safety and efficiency of the 3rd rail DC network
Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) · Public undertaking
In brief
Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) awarded research work to Andromeda Engineering Ltd on 17 September 2026.
The notice gives a value of £180,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, starting 14 September 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
This research explores the opportunities that retrofitting modest capacity traction batteries to EMUs present to improve the safety and efficiency of the 3rd rail DC network.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Andromeda Engineering Ltd (SME) 10 bids received | £180,000 | Awarded 17 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 064434-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 090193-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 064434-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 July 2026, last updated 23 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.