Transformer transport Vietnam · EVN substations · 2026 tenders
Transformer transport in Vietnam is usually bought inside the equipment contract. EVN and its grid company tender “supply and transport” packages, the manufacturer wins, and the move from factory or port to the foundation is subcontracted. This guide covers the 2026 tenders, the route, permits and the transport budget.
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Below you will find who actually wins these packages, which ones are open now, the five legs between the vessel and the plinth, and the cost lines that most tender budgets forget. Every number comes from the public tender portal, published project reports or our own jobs.
In most Vietnamese grid projects the transformer and its transport are one package. The National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) and the regional power corporations publish packages named “supply and transport of transformer”. Smaller 110 kV packages add installation.
The winning bidder is almost always the transformer maker or a consortium led by one. The maker then needs a heavy-haul partner for the part it does not do itself: sea or river leg, port handling, road permit, escort and placing the unit on the foundation.
| Winning bidder (awarded packages in our search) | Packages | Awarded value |
|---|---|---|
| Dong Anh Electrical Equipment Corporation (EEMC) | 21 | ~938 bn VND |
| Consortia of Dong Anh equipment makers | 6 | ~89 bn VND |
| Cam Pha Electrical Equipment JSC | 5 | ~126 bn VND |
| Consortium with Baoding Tianwei Baobian (China) | 1 (500 kV, 900 MVA) | ~187 bn VND |
| Thu Duc Electro-Mechanical (EMC) | 2 | ~31 bn VND |
Source: our October 2026 search of muasamcong.mpi.gov.vn for “supply and transport of transformer”, 36 awarded packages with results published September 2024 to October 2026. Values are winning bid prices, including the transformer.
Three “supply and transport” packages were still open for bids when we checked the portal on 15 October 2026. Each one has a different logistics problem.
| Package (notice no.) | Owner · province on notice | Package price | Bid closing | Logistics angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2MS-TBA500LB: supply and transport of transformer (IB2600406890) | Vietnam Electricity (EVN) · Quang Tri | 451.2 bn VND | 19 Nov 2026, 09:00 | 500 kV class units. Central coast: the discharge port depends on the exact site. Expect a long road leg, bridge checks and night moves on national roads. |
| Package 8: supply and transport of 500 kV transformer (IB2600088373) | EVNNPT · Can Tho | 196.9 bn VND | 23 Oct 2026, 09:00 | Mekong Delta site. Rural bridges limit axle loads, so a barge to a river landing near the site is usually cheaper than a long road leg. |
| Package 3: 220 kV, 250 MVA transformer plus moving 2 existing units to a temporary foundation (IB2600438256) | EVNNPT · Lam Dong | 86.7 bn VND | 20 Oct 2026, 09:00 | Two jobs in one: a new unit on the road, and jacking and skidding two existing units onto a temporary foundation inside the substation. |
Recently opened bids (results not yet published) include a 500 kV package in Dong Nai (190.8 bn VND) and 220 kV, 250 MVA packages in Quang Ninh, Dak Lak and Quang Tri at around 40 to 44 bn VND each. Their winners will be looking for transport partners within weeks.
Prices and dates are as published on the national e-procurement portal. Provinces are shown as written on each notice. Always check the notice itself before bidding.
Shipping weight, dimensions, centre of gravity, lifting and jacking points, plus the substation location. We return the route, equipment, permit plan and a budget you can put in the bid.
A power transformer leaves the factory without radiators, bushings and the conservator. The body is often shipped with part of the oil removed and filled with dry gas. What travels is a short, very heavy block with a high centre of gravity.
National roads are rarely the problem. The risk sits on the district road to the substation: a small bridge, a culvert, a tight gate, overhead lines below 4.5 m.
We survey that part on foot before we choose the trailer. On the Dau Tieng job the final stretch was a dirt road and no large crane could enter the yard, so the plan was built around jacking and skidding from day one.
The detailed method for the road part, including how we check bridges and turning radii, is on our heavy haulage in Vietnam page.
The transport weight on the manufacturer’s shipping drawing decides the equipment, not the MVA rating. Published transformer transport Vietnam projects give a sense of the range.
| Published move in Vietnam | Unit weight | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Two transformers, Cat Lai port → solar plant in Khanh Hoa (Breakbulk report) | 59 t of breakbulk cargo | Breakbulk via Cat Lai, then road |
| Seven transformers to substations in southern Vietnam (Breakbulk report) | 139–165 t each | Road and water, night convoys, cables lifted on route |
| 250 MVA transformer, north → Ca Mau (Faymonville case) | 131 t, 9.5 m long | 12-axle modular combination with drawbar |
| Transformer for Quang Trach 2 thermal power plant | 520 tons (as reported) | From PTSC Quang Binh port to the plant (network news) |
Our own equipment covers distribution and 110 kV class units. Above that, we plan and run the move with partner modular trailers and cranes, exactly as written in our company profile:
Almost every power transformer move needs an oversize and overweight road permit. Loads over 2.5 m wide or 4.2 m high, or over the axle and gross limits of the road, need one. The rules sit in Circular 12/2025/TT-BXD of the Ministry of Construction, in force since 1 July 2025 and amended by Circular 19/2026/TT-BXD.
The permit names the vehicle plates, the cargo, the route and the validity dates. If the weighbridge or the route differs from the permit, the convoy stops.
| Situation | Typical lead time |
|---|---|
| Known route, complete file | 3–5 working days |
| New route needing a field survey | 5–10 working days |
| Super-heavy unit with bridge checks | 10–20 working days |
| Several provinces, police escort or bridge reinforcement | 15–30 working days |
Police escort: the permit decides. Many moves need only a pilot vehicle. Traffic police support is requested for wrong-way sections, weak bridges, toll plazas and night runs across provinces.
Customs for imported units: our own customs desk is recognized by the General Department of Vietnam Customs (Decision 247/QĐ-TCHQ, 26 February 2025), so the import file and the permit file move together. More on port choice in our Vietnam ports guide.
Three 110 kV substation moves run by our team in 2023 and 2024. Owner names are hidden; photos are from our own crews.
Shipping drawing first. Weight, centre of gravity, lifting, jacking and lashing points come from it. Without it, choosing a trailer or crane is a guess.
Accessories on a separate truck. Radiators dent and bushings crack. They travel ahead, so the site is ready when the body arrives.
Re-check lashing after the first 50 km and at every stop.
Most overruns we see come from lines that were never in the bid. Use this list when you price the transport part of a “supply and transport” package.
On transformer transport Vietnam tenders we work as your transport subcontractor. We do not bid against transformer makers, and we do not contact the project owner unless you ask us to.
Send the transport drawing and the tender number. Route plan and transport budget for your tender in 48 hours.
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Transformer transport Vietnam guide · Last updated: October 2026 · By Tony Tuan, CEO, Project Shipping · Member of WCA (incl. WCA Projects) ID 135393 and OPCA ID 75121659
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