Announcement Description

1. Background

1.1 About CAPRED

The CAPRED Facility is Australia's flagship bilateral economic development program in Cambodia, focusing on economic recovery and resilience over five years, with a possible three-year extension. The Facility supports Cambodia in implementing a range of important economic reforms to support the country's economic transition. These interventions and reforms aim to encourage more productive and inclusive public and private investment, promoting a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economy (RISE).

CAPRED interventions fall under three technical components including: Agriculture and Agro-processing; Trade, Investment and Enterprise Development and Infrastructure Development; and three Cross-Cutting components: Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI); Climate Resilient initiatives, and policy support.

1.2 About the project

Australia, through CAPRED, is supporting Cambodia's green energy transition. Hydropower accounts for at least 50% of Cambodia's domestic energy generation, making accurate forecasts of hydropower output crucial for efficient grid management and cost optimisation. As part of this initiative, CAPRED is working closely with the Cambodian government, particularly the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME)-the policy maker and leader of the country's power development plan-and Electricity du Cambodge (EDC), the state energy operator, to identify and implement a suitable weather forecasting system for predicting hydropower outputs.

The current forecasting system faces significant challenges in predicting the generation capacity of small- to medium-scale hydropower dams, particularly during the transition between dry and wet seasons.

Bid Components

Request For Proposals for Development of Forecast System for Hydro Energy

CAREER CATEGORY: Call for Proposals

LOCATION: Phnom Penh

RFP Number: RFP25-043

Project Name: Assessment and recommendations of suitable forecast system for hydro energy for Cambodia

Domain Name: Infrastructure

Assignment Duration: June - December 2025

2. Purpose, key tasks and activities

CAPRED seeks to engage qualified experts, consulting firms, or consortia to assess existing hydropower forecasting practices and recommend a suitable forecasting system for Cambodia. The selected applicant will be expected to undertake the following key tasks:

Please click Attachment below for more information.

Bidder Eligibility

3. Qualifications, knowledge, and experience required

• Applications are open to all Cambodia/international-based expert(s)/companies that meet the following criteria.
• Technical qualifications:
  • Hydropower Systems Knowledge: In-depth understanding of hydropower generation, including dam operations, hydrological cycles, and energy output forecasting.
  • Weather and Hydrological Forecasting: Proven experience in weather and hydrological modeling, data analysis, and forecasting methodologies.
  • Energy Systems Integration: Familiarity with integrating forecasting systems into existing energy management and grid operations.
  • Data Management and Analytics: Expertise in handling large datasets, including hydrological, meteorological, and hydroelectric plant data, and using advanced analytics tools.
  • Forecasting System Development: Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, or improving forecasting systems for hydropower or renewable energy.
• Other competencies and Compliance:
  • Demonstrating integrity and high ethical standards.
  • Displaying sensitivity and adaptability to cultural, gender, religious, racial, national, and age differences.
  • Treating all people fairly without favouritism.
  • Fulfilling obligations to GEDSI sensitivity and maintaining a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment.
  • Strictly complies with the DFAT and Cowater policies, guidelines, and regulation, including Child Protection Code of Conduct and policy, Code of Conducts, the PSEAH policies, Fraud and Corruption Control Policies (e.g., requiring all staff and engaged partners to report suspected non compliant behaviour), and considerations of the Value for Money for the works
  • Complying with Cambodia and DFAT's policies, including climate/environmental protection safeguards policies.
  • Teams with an appropriate gender balance are strongly encouraged to apply.

Submission Requirements

4. Evaluation criteria

CAPRED will use an objective and reliable process to evaluate each application. The applications will be evaluated on the following criteria (in no particular order):

• Compliance with this Request for Proposal.
• Understanding and ability to meet the qualifications, knowledge, and experience required
• The applicant's business contributions to GEDSI (gender equality, disability, and social inclusion), sustainability, and/or the environment.

5. How to Apply

The proposals including the Technical and Financial Response Forms must be submitted no later than 5pm (Phnom Penh time), 30 April 2025 by email provided in the contact details with "Assessment and recommendations of suitable forecast system" in the subject line. Any proposals submitted after this time and date will not be considered.

The program will host a Q&A session on 3 April 2025. Interested bidders can register to join the briefing via email by 2 April 2025. CAPRED is available to answer questions or provide more details on the scope of work. Please email with "Assessment and recommendations of suitable forecast system - Enquiry" in the subject line.

Attachments:

• Technical Response Form
• Financial Response Form

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law. CAPRED aims to have a diverse workforce and a workplace that is supportive of gender equality, disability, and social inclusion. Women, people with disabilities, and other minorities are highly encouraged to apply.