Scope
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.
Contract 1. Phase 2 -Filton Renewables - Prototype - R&D project
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,181,000 excluding VAT
- £2,617,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 30 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Contract may be inextended for additional time to fully provide the deliverables
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73120000 - Experimental development services
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Supplier
Turbo Power Systems Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRZP-5234-CTQL
1 Queens Park, Queensway North, Teams Valle Trading Estate
Gateshead
NE11 0QD
United Kingdom
Email: info@turbopowersystems.com
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Not applicable
Contract 1. Phase 2 -Filton Renewables - Prototype - R&D project
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Email: amy.slocombe@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government