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

What this is

UK PACT is seeking technical assistance to support Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) and National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) in strengthening institutional, technical, and regulatory capacity for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission infrastructure development. The assignment includes assessment of legal frameworks, feasibility studies, technology evaluation, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and development of tools and guidance documents to support HVDC investment decision-making in Vietnam.

Key points

• Deadline: 17 August 2026, 12:00 BST for email submission to expertdeployments@ukpact.co.uk
• Contract value: GBP 292,400 for 5-month technical assistance assignment (21 September 2026 – 28 February 2027)
• Scope includes HVDC feasibility assessment, regulatory framework review, technology evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building for EVN and EVNNPT in Vietnam
• Bidders must demonstrate expertise in HVDC transmission systems, power grid planning, and technical assistance delivery; consortia permitted
• Submission requires RFQ Response Form (Annex I), Budget and Workplan (Annex II), and team organigram confirming availability and capability to meet RFQ requirements
• Project must integrate Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) considerations across all components and stakeholder engagement

Who can bid

Open procedure suitable for SMEs. Qualified suppliers or consortia with demonstrated expertise in HVDC transmission systems, power grid development, and technical assistance delivery in energy sector. No explicit restrictions on nationality or organization type stated.

How it is scored

Price weighting mentioned with maximum 500 words for team structure and personnel cost comparison methodology, but full evaluation criteria weighting not explicitly detailed in provided text.

Money

Estimated contract value GBP 292,400. Suppliers must provide detailed budget and workplan using provided template (Annex II). Personnel costs will be evaluated as part of price assessment.

Performance guarantee

No explicit performance bond or guarantee amount stated in provided text. Terms and Conditions (Schedule 3) referenced but not fully provided.

How to submit

Submit quotation by email to expertdeployments@ukpact.co.uk by 17 August 2026 at 12:00 BST. Submission must include RFQ Response Form (Annex I) and Budget and Workplan template (Annex II). Quotation should address all components of Terms of Reference (Schedule 1).

Contract period

Proposed start date 21 September 2026, proposed end date 28 February 2027 (approximately 5 months). Contract type is service contract for technical assistance assignment.

Classification

CPV 09300000 — Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy 71314000 — Energy and related services90700000 — Environmental services VietnamLondon