1049366347 T1418 Opportunities for battery-powered trains to improve the safety and efficiency of the 3rd rail DC network
- Published
- 23 September 2026
- Estimated value
- £180,000
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 090193-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06c6e2
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 73110000Research services
Description
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.
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Andromeda Engineering Ltd | £180,000 | 17 September 2026 |
Official publications
- FTS · 090193-2026 · 23 September 2026
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