Tender

Training on the New Grid Stability Phenomenon for the National Power System with High Renewable Penetration

PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

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26 Sep 2025 at 08:06

Summary of the contracting process

Palladium International Limited is seeking suppliers for a project titled "Training on the New Grid Stability Phenomenon for the National Power System with High Renewable Penetration." This procurement process is focused on providing technical assistance for grid management and training for the National Electricity System and Market Operator (NSMO) in Vietnam. The procurement method is an open procedure, valued at £100,000, and falls under the services category, particularly targeting areas such as education and training services. The tender is currently active with a submission deadline set for 22nd October 2025, and the contract period is scheduled from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy integration, stability analysis, and training services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in consulting, research and development, and educational services related to electrical machinery and power systems. Engaging with this project allows businesses to expand their operations within Southeast Asia's booming renewable energy sector and leverage their capabilities to address emerging stability challenges in Vietnam's power system.

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Notice Title

Training on the New Grid Stability Phenomenon for the National Power System with High Renewable Penetration

Notice Description

The Vietnamese Power System is currently ranked among the top 20 largest power systems in the world in terms of installed capacity-leading among Southeast Asian nations. However, it is increasingly confronted with new challenges and operational complexities due to the high penetration of Renewable Energy Sources (RES), which presently account for approximately 27% (23,000 MW) of the total installed capacity in 2024. In supporting the grid management to enable the scaling up of renewable energy, The National Electricity System and Market Operator (NSMO) has requested technical assistance support for a Training on New Grid Stability phenomenon for system with high renewable penetration to help NSMO engineers understand the emerging stability challenges in the power system due to high levels of renewable energy integration, and to learn and use research methods and calculations of new types of stability. Interested suppliers/consortia are encouraged to review the RfQ documentation and submit your proposal in accordance with the instructions above by the Close Date and Time. This RFQ includes the following materials: Schedule 1 - Terms of Reference Schedule 2 - Instructions for submission Schedule 3 - Terms and Conditions Annex I - RFQ Response Form Annex II - Budget and workplan template

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/064bed05-759a-4f4b-ae14-c756e0e270fd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

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79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

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Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Contact Name
Tom Onions
Contact Email
expertdeployments@ukpact.co.uk
Contact Phone
07876103576

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1Y 8ND
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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