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Accelerating high-voltage direct current (HVDC) development in Vietnam

PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

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22 Jul 2026 at 14:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Palladium International Limited, through the UK Government’s Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions programme, is procuring technical assistance to support Electricity of Vietnam and the National Power Transmission Corporation in developing high-voltage direct current transmission infrastructure in Vietnam. The services cover assessment of technical, economic, institutional and regulatory requirements; review of policy and regulation; feasibility assessment of planned HVDC investments; evaluation of technology options; and preparation of tools and guidance for investment decisions. The assignment also includes stakeholder mapping, institutional capacity-gap assessment, and support for planning, modelling, investment appraisal and system operation. Its purpose is to strengthen Vietnam’s transmission network, reduce losses, improve reliability and flexibility, and support greater integration of offshore wind and large-scale solar generation.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: the buyer invited quotations through an open procedure described as above threshold. Offers must be submitted by 12 August 2026 at 12:00 British Summer Time. The contract is scheduled to run from 21 September 2026 to 28 February 2027. Its stated value is £292,400. The work is classified as energy and related services, including electricity and transmission-related energy services. The requirement is assessed against the supplier’s ability to address technical, economic, institutional and regulatory aspects of HVDC deployment, including feasibility, technology selection, investment decision-making, capacity building and system-operation support. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This opportunity suits an energy consultancy, engineering adviser or consortium with specialist HVDC transmission expertise and experience supporting national electricity-sector institutions. Strong candidates will be able to assess converter stations, transmission corridors and associated infrastructure; evaluate technology and investment options; and work across technical, economic, policy and regulatory issues. The assignment also requires capability in power-system planning, grid modelling, transmission-loss and stability analysis, investment appraisal and system operation. Suppliers should be able to map stakeholders, identify institutional and skills gaps, produce practical guidance and tools, and deliver targeted training that builds national expertise. Experience of renewable-energy integration, offshore wind or large-scale solar, developing-country power systems, and regulatory reform would be directly relevant. Consortia may combine these capabilities across disciplines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accelerating high-voltage direct current (HVDC) development in Vietnam

Notice Description

The UK Government's Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme is inviting quotations from qualified suppliers or consortia to provide technical assistance to Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) and the National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) to strengthen institutional, technical, and regulatory capacity for the development and deployment of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission infrastructure in Vietnam. Vietnam's rapidly growing power system faces increasing challenges associated with the uneven geographical distribution of generation resources and demand centres. As renewable energy deployment accelerates, particularly offshore wind and large-scale solar power, the national grid is experiencing growing transmission constraints, power losses, and risks to system stability. Limited land availability for new transmission corridors has highlighted the importance of modern transmission technologies to support the country's energy transition. The Revised National Power Development Plan (PDP8) identifies HVDC infrastructure as a strategic priority for strengthening transmission capacity, improving grid flexibility and reliability, reducing electrical losses, and enabling higher penetration of renewable energy. The plan includes the development of multiple HVDC transmission corridors, converter stations, and associated infrastructure from 2031 onwards. Through this assignment, UK PACT will support EVN and EVNNPT to assess the technical, economic, institutional, and regulatory requirements for HVDC deployment in Vietnam. The selected supplier will review the existing policy and regulatory framework, evaluate the feasibility of planned HVDC investments, assess suitable technology options, and develop practical tools and guidance documents to support investment decision-making. The supplier will also undertake stakeholder mapping, assess capacity gaps within key institutions, and provide targeted technical assistance and training to strengthen national expertise in HVDC planning, modelling, investment appraisal, and system operation. In addition, the assignment will generate evidence and recommendations to support implementation of PDP8, contribute to the objectives of Vietnam's Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), and enhance readiness for future investment in modern transmission infrastructure. Interested suppliers are invited to review the documentation provided in this notice and submit their applications to: expertdeployments@ukpact.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb0165a9-3df3-48fc-9f79-de05078b7836
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca25b528-3873-4047-bc87-47e394c4d76c
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£292,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1Y 8LZ
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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