---
title: "846934010 T1331 Review of AC electric rolling stock power limitations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0478b4"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0478b4"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0478b4.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0478b4.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RSSB"
published: "2024-11-04"
---

# 846934010 T1331 Review of AC electric rolling stock power limitations

Buyer: RSSB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0478b4

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0478b4)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0478b4.json)

## Summary

The RSSB, a prominent research organisation based in London, United Kingdom, recently conducted a public procurement process titled "846934010 T1331 Review of AC electric rolling stock power limitations". The process, classified under "Research services" (CPV code: 73110000), aimed to explore traction power parameters for AC electric rolling stock on the GB mainline railway network. The procurement method was an open procedure, encompassing several key dates: the tender period started on 1st July 2024, submissions concluded by 1st August 2024, and bids were opened on 2nd August 2024. The contract, valued at £230,000, was awarded to Navitas Engineering on 7th October 2024, and it became active subsequently. This procurement aligns with the completion stage in its lifecycle.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and engineering services related to railway systems. Companies capable of providing in-depth analysis and innovative solutions for electric rolling stock would find this contract particularly beneficial. The open procedure favours businesses ready to compete on both technical capabilities and cost-effectiveness. With a focus on the background and rationale of traction power parameters, the project offers an excellent occasion for industry leaders and emerging companies alike to strengthen their market presence and contribute to advancing the UK's mainline railway efficiency.

## Notice

RSSB is seeking to procure research to investigate the background and rationale for certain traction power parameters to which AC electric rolling stock are operating on the GB mainline railway network.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

RSSB is seeking to procure research to investigate the background and rationale for certain traction power parameters to which AC electric rolling stock are operating on the GB mainline railway network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035650-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| Lots value | £230,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £229,742 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RSSB |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2M 2RB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Bunhill |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NAVITAS ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035650-2024
- 1 Jul 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019933-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=900408202
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./2MA345325V
- https://www.rssb.co.uk/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0478b4. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0478b4.json.