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    ContractsBattery-Powered Train Retrofits for 3rd Rail DC Network Safety and Efficiency
    Closed contract

    Battery-Powered Train Retrofits for 3rd Rail DC Network Safety and Efficiency

    Contract value
    £180k
    Closed 12 Aug 2026

    Investigate retrofitting traction batteries into electric trains to improve the safety and efficiency of third-rail DC railway networks.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 9 Jul 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £180k
    Closed 12 Aug 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 12 Aug 2026.

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    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£180,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      12 Aug 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 12 Aug 2026. Awaiting award.

    9 Jul 2026Today12 Aug 2026

    Brief

    This research opportunity seeks to explore the technical and operational benefits of retrofitting electric multiple units (EMUs) with modest-capacity traction batteries to enhance the safety and efficiency of third-rail direct current (DC) rail networks. The project aims to investigate how battery systems can improve network performance, reduce operational risks, and optimize energy consumption on existing 3rd rail DC infrastructure. Interested suppliers should review the full tender details on the eSourcing portal and submit responses through the provided link.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06c6e2

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