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TenderAmendment

17 Jun 2026 at 10:07

Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for the "Bangkok Congestion Charge Policy Detailed Legislative Development" is being overseen by Palladium International Limited as the buying organisation. This initiative, under the UK Government's Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme, seeks to deliver a technical assistance facility in Thailand, specifically focusing on Bangkok’s transport sector. The tender aims to provide expert legislative analysis and drafting support to make the congestion charge policy implementation-ready. The procurement, classified under services related to energy, transportation, and consultancy, is currently in the Tender stage. The open procedure method allows for broad participation with submissions due by 30th June 2026. The contract period is set from 15th July 2026 to 15th February 2027, with work segmented into phases like inception and legislative recommendation, occurring between July and December 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in legal, environmental consultancy, and policy implementation services. Companies with experience in legislative development and urban transport systems, particularly those qualified to engage in sustainability-centred projects, will find this tender particularly suited for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as there is suitability criteria in place benefiting these organisations. The engagement primarily takes place in Thailand, indicating a preference for local or regionally based consortia capable of handling legislative transitions in complex policy environments.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Bangkok Congestion Charge Policy Detailed Legislative Development

Notice Description

The UK Government's Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme is inviting quotations from qualified suppliers or consortia to deliver technical assistance facility in Thailand Thailand's transport sector remains a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, urban congestion, and air pollution particularly in Bangkok. In response, the Government of Thailand has identified congestion charging as a key policy tool to reduce traffic demand, lower emissions, and promote more sustainable urban mobility. The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP), under the Ministry of Transport, is seeking a qualified supplier to support the next phase of this flagship initiative. Building on extensive feasibility studies and policy development work delivered under the Thailand-UK PACT programme, this assignment will focus on bridging the gap between policy design and implementation. The selected supplier will provide expert legislative analysis and drafting support to translate the existing congestion charge policy into a legally viable and implementation-ready framework. This work will play a critical role in preparing the policy for formal government consideration and advancing implementation targeted for 2029-2030. The delivery approach should be structured across the following phases: 1. Inception Phase (July-August 2026) 2. Legislative Draft Development (September-November 2026) 3. Government Stakeholder Consultation (September-November 2026) 4. Legislative Recommendation (November-December 2026) Interested suppliers are invited to review the documentation provided in this notice, and submit their applications to: expertdeployments@ukpact.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba4aa8d-194a-406a-907c-542c839cc89d
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

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 15 Feb 2027 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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