Cambodia PV Solar + BESS PPP – Legal Consultant

World Bank Group

Published: Aug 14, 2026

Updated: Aug 14, 2026

Source: world_bank_egp

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the energy and power, construction and civil works and legal services sectors, with a focus on Renewable Energy. Located in Cambodia, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 1, 2026.

Published through WB eGP - World Bank e-Government Procurement, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the energy and power sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is in discussions with Électricité du Cambodge (EDC), the state-owned utility of the Royal Government of Cambodia, to provide transaction advisory services on the development of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) to attract private sector participation in the financing, development, construction, operation, and maintenance of a grid-connected 100 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant with an associated battery energy storage system (BESS) in Kampong Chhnang Province. To deliver this mandate, the advisory engagement will be implemented in two phases: (i) Phase 1: Due Diligence and Transaction Advisory; and (ii) Phase 2: Tender Implementation. IFC’s scope of services includes undertaking technical, commercial, legal, and regulatory due diligence; advising on a bankable transaction structure; preparing transaction and bidding documentation; marketing the project to prospective developers and investors; supporting the competitive tender process for the selection of a private partner; and assisting EDC through to the execution of the project agreements. To support these activities, IFC intends to engage a Legal and Regulatory Consultant to provide expertise across all legal and regulatory aspects of the assignment, , including assessment of the legal, regulatory, licensing, land, and permitting framework applicable to solar PV and BESS projects, identification and mitigation of project risks, development of a bankable contractual and regulatory structure, preparation of transaction and bidding documentation, support on risk allocation and contractual negotiations, and advice throughout the competitive tender process through contract execution. IFC will separately retain a Technical Consultant and an Environmental & Social Consultant to support the delivery of the mandate. Qualified firms are invited to submit their Expression of Interest. A detailed Terms of Reference will be provided to shortlisted firms at the Request for Proposals stage.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB eGP - World Bank e-Government Procurement and was originally published on August 14, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About World Bank Group

World Bank Group has issued 447 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 25 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Finance & Banking, and Information & Communication Technology. Tenders span 10 countries including Senegal, Uzbekistan, and Chile. Notices are distributed via WB eGP - World Bank e-Government Procurement. Most recent publication: August 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Cambodia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit WB eGP - World Bank e-Government Procurement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 1, 2026. You have 12 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by World Bank Group in Cambodia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Energy & Power sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.