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title: "1049366347 T1418 Opportunities for battery-powered trains to improve the safety and efficiency of the 3rd rail DC network"
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published: "2026-07-09"
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# 1049366347 T1418 Opportunities for battery-powered trains to improve the safety and efficiency of the 3rd rail DC network

Buyer: RSSB  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c6e2

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## Summary

The RSSB, based in London, is currently in the tender phase for a contract titled "1049366347 T1418 Opportunities for battery-powered trains to improve the safety and efficiency of the 3rd rail DC network". This procurement is categorised under research services, with a focus on retrofitting traction batteries to improve the rail network's performance. Interested parties should note the key dates: the enquiry period ends on 5th August 2026, while the tender submission deadline is on 12th August 2026. The contract is valued at £180,000 (net) and follows an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions in English. The anticipated contract period is from 14th September 2026 to 13th September 2027.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for research and engineering firms specialising in railway technologies and battery innovation. Companies adept at providing high-quality research and showcasing robust project management skills will find the criteria favourable, with a strong emphasis on tenderer’s understanding, experience, and risk management. The opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs, as stated in the suitability criteria, creating a welcoming environment for smaller enterprises to engage and thrive. Successful bids could help firms establish and strengthen their presence in the rail industry sector.

## Notice

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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./BDVX695X5H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BDVX695X5H

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064434-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RSSB |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3M 5AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Aldgate |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 05:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064434-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064434-2026
  9th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta
- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BDVX695X5H
- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./BDVX695X5H
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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