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Call for Proposals for Energy Service Companies and Technology Providers/Distributors to Participate in CAPRED's ESCO Pilot Demonstration Program

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Expected Outputs

Call for Proposals for Energy Service Companies and Technology Providers/Distributors to Participate in CAPRED's ESCO Pilot Demonstration Program

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. Funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and implemented by Cowater International, CAPRED 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; Investment and Enterprise Development and Infrastructure Development; and three Cross-Cutting components: Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Climate Resilience initiatives, and Policy Support.

1.2 About the ESCO Pilot Demonstration Program

Cambodia's National Energy Efficiency Policy (NEEP) identifies the development of an Energy Service Company (ESCO) market as a key strategy to accelerate energy efficiency investment across energy industrial and commercial sectors. ESCOs provide a proven business model that enables businesses to implement energy efficiency improvements through performance-based contracts, where investment risks and returns are linked to verified energy savings.

To support the development of Cambodia's ESCO market, CAPRED is implementing the ESCO Pilot Demonstration Program to demonstrate the technical, financial, and commercial viability of ESCO business models across selected energy-intensive sectors. The program was initially launched in the agro-processing, animal farming, and rice milling sectors and has since expanded to include the hospitality and ice-making sectors.

Expected Outputs

Call for Proposals for Energy Service Companies and Technology Providers/Distributors to Participate in CAPRED's ESCO Pilot Demonstration Program

  • Career Category: Call for Proposals
  • Location: Phnom Penh
Summary

CFA Number: CFA26-067

Project Name: Pilot Demonstration of the Energy Service Company (ESCO) Model for Energy Efficiency Services in Cambodia

Domain Name: Infrastructure

Program Duration: August 2026– August 2027

2. Purpose and Scope of the Program

CAPRED is seeking applications from qualified Cambodian and international Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) and technology distributors to participate in the ESCO Pilot Demonstration Program. The implementation process involves the following key stages:

  • Selecting project owners
  • Selecting and matching ESCOs
  • Conducting Level 2 Energy Audits
  • Consultation with project owners
  • Conducting Investment Grade Audits (IGA)
  • Contract negotiation and execution
  • Project implementation
  • Measurement and Verification (M&V)

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3. CAPRED Support Package

Selected ESCOs may receive the following support from CAPRED, subject to programme requirements and the availability of funding.

Technical Support:

  • Match selected ESCOs with participating facilities based on technical expertise, sector experience, and project requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance throughout project development and implementation.
  • Facilitate technical support from independent energy auditors during the Level 2 Energy Audit and/or Investment Grade Audit (IGA), where appropriate.
  • Provide standardised Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) templates and technical and legal advisory support during contract negotiation.
  • Deliver training, coaching, and knowledge-sharing activities on energy auditing, financial modelling, Measurement and Verification (M&V), ESPC, project financing, and other relevant topics.

Financial Incentives:

To stimulate investment in energy efficiency projects under the ESCO business model in Cambodia, CAPRED has designed a financial incentive package to de-risk first-mover investments. Financial incentives will be provided on an output-based basis and are subject to programme requirements, funding availability, and CAPRED approval.

Eligibility

  • 4. Eligibility Criteria
  • Applicants must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:
  • Corporate Eligibility:
  • Be a legally registered company or business entity in Cambodia or another country.
  • Have the legal authority to enter into contracts and undertake commercial activities.
  • Demonstrate sound financial and operational capacity to implement energy efficiency projects under the ESCO business model.
  • International applicants are encouraged to partner with or establish a local presence in Cambodia for project implementation.
  • Technical Experience:
  • Demonstrate experience in developing and implementing energy efficiency projects in commercial, industrial, or other energy-intensive sectors.
  • Demonstrate experience in the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and optimisation of energy-efficient technologies and systems.
  • Demonstrate experience in conducting energy audits, identifying EEMs, and preparing technical and financial proposals.
  • Experience with Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC) and/or Measurement and Verification (M&V) will be considered an advantage.
  • Personnel and Technical Capacity:
  • Have suitably qualified technical personnel with relevant expertise in energy efficiency, engineering, project implementation, and Measurement and Verification (M&V).
  • Demonstrate the capacity to undertake Level 2 Energy Audits, Investment Grade Audits (IGA), and project implementation, either independently or in collaboration with qualified partners.
  • Compliance and Safeguarding:
  • 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.
  • Teams with an appropriate gender balance are strongly encouraged to apply.

Submission Requirements

Interested ESCOs are invited to complete and submit the application form no later than 5 pm (Phnom Penh time), 31 December 2026 by e-mail provided in the contact details. Any applications submitted after this time and date will not be considered. CAPRED will review the applications submitted on a rolling basis, starting one to two weeks after this call is posted.

CAPRED is available to answer questions or provide more detail on this call for application. Please send to the email mention inthe contact details.

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to the professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicants 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.

Attachment:
  • CFA26-067 ESCO Pilot Demo Project
  • CFA26-067- Application Form-ESCO
 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • #GIA Tower G (G1701-G1710) Koh Pich City, 17th Floor, Sopheak Mongkol Rd, Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Branch of Cowater International Inc.
 
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