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AwardedAwarded 17 October 2025

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

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited · Central government

In brief

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited awarded research work to Turbo Power Systems Ltd on 17 October 2025.

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What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Turbo Power Systems Ltd£2,065,000
20 October 2025 to 19 October 2027

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 076654-2025

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From notice 076654-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 24 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.