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Request for Proposals for Development of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Guidelines for Selected Solar Farms in Cambodia

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 until 2027, 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 CAPRED's Energy Portfolio

Within the Infrastructure Domain, CAPRED supports Cambodia's transition toward a cleaner, more reliable, and affordable energy system. This includes assistance to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), Electricité du Cambodge (EDC), and private sector operators to accelerate solar and battery energy integration, enhance energy efficiency, and strengthen human-capital development in the energy sector.

One such initiative is the Women in Clean Energy Internship Program, implemented in partnership with local universities and private solar companies. The program provides hands-on industry experience for recent female engineering graduates from institutions such as the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) and the Institute of Electrical Science (IES). Interns are placed at operational solar farms and companies across Cambodia, where they gain practical technical and workplace experience while receiving ongoing mentorship and professional guidance to help them thrive in the country's growing renewable energy sector.

Expected Outputs

CAREER CATEGORY: Invitation for Bids

LOCATION: Phnom Penh

SUMMARY

RFP Number: RFP26-057

Project Name: Development of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Guidelines for Selected Solar Farms in Cambodia

Domain Name: Infrastructure

Assignment Duration: March 2026 - May 2026

1.3 Objective

The objective of this assignment is to design and develop context-specific Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Guidelines tailored for solar farm operations in Cambodia. These guidelines will help solar operators enhance workplace safety, ensure compliance with national standards, and integrate effective risk management and environmental protection measures into daily operations.

2. Scope of Work

CAPRED seeks to engage qualified consulting firm or consortium to develop Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Guidelines for Selected Solar Farms in Cambodia. The selected applicant will be expected to undertake for the following key tasks:

  • Task 1: Baseline Assessment
  • Task 2: Development of Draft HSE Guidelines
  • Task 3: Technical Review and Feedback
  • Task 4: Training and Dissemination
  • Task 5: Finalisation and Reporting

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Eligibility

3. Qualifications, knowledge, and experience required

  • Applications are open to all Cambodia- or international-based companies or consortium, that meet the following criteria. Women-led companies and team are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Organisational Requirements:
    • Proven experience in developing or implementing Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) frameworks, procedures, or guidelines within the energy or infrastructure sector.
    • Demonstrated understanding of Cambodia's regulatory framework, including Labour Law and environmental regulations relevant to industrial or power-sector operations.
    • Experience working with renewable-energy projects, particularly solar power plant construction or operation and maintenance (O&M), is highly desirable.
    • Ability to conduct on-site assessments and facilitate consultations with technical and management staff at solar farm sites.
    • Proven experience in designing and delivering HSE-related training, developing toolkits, and preparing technical documentation suitable for operational settings
    • Demonstrated capacity to deliver high-quality technical outputs within tight timelines.
  • Key Personnel Requirements:
    • At least one member of the team must have a minimum of five (5) years of combined experience in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management and solar-farm operations or maintenance (O&M). Experience in developing safety procedures, conducting risk assessments, and facilitating technical or operational reviews is essential
    • Additional team members may provide complementary expertise in environmental management, social safeguards, training development, or documentation, as needed to deliver the assignment effectively.
  • Preferred Experience:
    • Familiarity with international standards such as IS0 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) and Australian Environmental and Social Performance Standards.
    • Proficiency in English and Khmer for stakeholder consultations and reporting.
  • Other Qualifications:
    • Demonstrating integrity and high ethical standards.
    • Displaying sensitivity and adaptability to cultural, gender, religious, racial, national, and age differences.
    • Fulfilling obligations to GEDSI sensitivity and maintaining a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment.
    • Strictly comply with the DFAT Child Protection Code of Conduct and Policy. (https://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/child-protection-policy.pdf)
    • Teams with an appropriate gender balance are strongly encouraged to apply.

Submission Requirements

4. Evaluation

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):

  1. Compliance with this Request for Proposal.
  2. Understanding and ability to meet the eligibility criteria.
  3. The applicant's business contributes to GEDSI (gender equality, disability, and social inclusion), sustainability, and/or the environment.
  4. Expertise of individuals and overall team nominated to deliver the assignment. CAPRED reserves the right to reject any individual being proposed and to ask the supplier to provide an alternative.
  5. Past performance relevant to this RFP (as determined by referee checks)
  6. Relevant examples of previous work.
  7. Proposed financial plan for the services.

Note: Whilst price is a factor, it is more important that the applicant can demonstrate value for money. CAPRED reserves the right to contract more than one supplier for these services and may actively seek to contract more than one supplier to ensure the supply of technical services. CAPRED reserves the right to vary the contract terms, and to exercise the option period at its sole discretion.

Due diligence checks will be conducted on the organisation/s and individuals nominated in the RFP prior to awarding contract/s.

5. How to Apply

The proposals including the Technical and Financial Response Forms must be submitted no later than 5 pm (Phnom Penh time), 6 February 2026 by email provided in the contact details with "Development of HSE Guidelines for Solar Farms in Cambodia" in the subject line. Any proposals submitted after this time and date will not be considered.

CAPRED is available to answer questions or provide more details on the scope of work. Please send to email with "Development of HSE Guidelines - Enquiry" in the subject line.

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