- Type
- goods (planning)
- Ref. number
- 048461-2026
- Estimated value
- 125,000,000 GBP
- CPV
- 09300000
Background
Network Rail owns, operates and maintains Great Britain’s railway infrastructure, including track, signalling, electrification systems, bridges and stations. As one of the largest electricity consumers in the …
UK, Network Rail uses approximately 4.5 TWh per annum (c.4.1 TWh traction and 0.45 TWh non-traction).
In support of the UK Government’s Net Zero by 2050 commitment, Network Rail is seeking to transition its electricity supply towards renewable sources.
Scope of Opportunity
Network Rail’s electrified
network includes:
• 25 kV AC overhead line systems
• 750 V DC third rail systems (Southern Region and Merseyrail)
This procurement relates exclusively to the 750 V DC third rail network.
The Southern Region DC traction power system compri