--- title: "Accelerating high-voltage direct current (HVDC) development in Vietnam" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fb0165a9-3df3-48fc-9f79-de05078b7836" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb0165a9-3df3-48fc-9f79-de05078b7836" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb0165a9-3df3-48fc-9f79-de05078b7836.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb0165a9-3df3-48fc-9f79-de05078b7836.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED" published: "2026-07-22" --- # Accelerating high-voltage direct current (HVDC) development in Vietnam Buyer: PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb0165a9-3df3-48fc-9f79-de05078b7836 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb0165a9-3df3-48fc-9f79-de05078b7836) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb0165a9-3df3-48fc-9f79-de05078b7836.json) ## Summary Palladium International Limited, acting as the buying organisation, is inviting tenders for a project titled "Accelerating high-voltage direct current (HVDC) development in Vietnam" under the UK Government's Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme. This tender is in the active stage and is classified under the industry category of electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy, with an additional classification in energy and related services. The project aims to provide technical assistance to Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) and the National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT). The procurement method adopted is an open procedure (above threshold), and it's conducted in Vietnam. Interested parties must submit their applications by 12th August 2026, with the contract period running from 21st September 2026 to 28th February 2027. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in energy and related services, particularly those experienced in modern transmission technologies such as HVDC systems. The project offers a valuable opportunity to engage with Vietnam's evolving renewable energy landscape, enhancing grid flexibility and reliability. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in policy framework assessment, feasibility evaluation of HVDC investments, and capacity-building initiatives will find this tender particularly suitable. Successful bidders will play a crucial role in Vietnam's energy transition, supporting the development of HVDC infrastructure and contributing to the nation's Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) goals. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca25b528-3873-4047-bc87-47e394c4d76c | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £292,400 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC1Y 8LZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Bunhill | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2026 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca25b528-3873-4047-bc87-47e394c4d76c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca25b528-3873-4047-bc87-47e394c4d76c 22nd July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e99b012-ef13-4b37-ae23-ee5420783c77 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53bd6180-5e28-489d-87f4-b90b62db3ef9 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f82bbb27-24e7-4d63-883e-32006f739397 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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