Infrastructure expansion in Battambang water utility

Water Supply and Sanitation Acceleration Project

Published: Jun 17, 2026

Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Source: world_bank

About This Opportunity

Invitation for Bids | Project: Water Supply and Sanitation Acceleration Project | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: MISTI-CW-02

This is a works contract in the infrastructure, education and training and water and sanitation sectors. Located in Cambodia, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 6, 2026.

Published through WB - World Bank, 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 civil works in the infrastructure sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Project: Water Supply and Sanitation Acceleration Project

Phnom Penh, June 2026

Request for Bids

Works

(Two-envelope Bidding Process Without Prequalification)

Employer: Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI)

Project: Water Supply and Sanitation Acceleration Project (WASAC)

Contract title: Infrastructure Expansion in Battambang Water Utility

Country: Kingdom of Cambodia

Credit No.: IDA Credit No. 7427-KH and 7428-KH, Project ID No. P178417

RFB No: MISTI-CW-02

Issued on: June 2026

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Water Supply and Sanitation Acceleration Project (WASAC) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Infrastructure Expansion in Battambang Water Utility.
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Infrastructure Expansion in Battambang Water Utility, located in Battambang Province. The construction period is 720 days from the Start Date.
Bidding will be conducted through international competitive procurement using Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers- Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh Edition, dated September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 60% and for Bid cost: 40%.
Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from MISTI, Mr. Kim Chanrithy, Procurement Officer, Email: kimchanrithy2023@gmail.com during office hours from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and 13:30 P.M. to 17:30 P.M. at the address given below (specified in paragraph 10).
The bidding document in English may be downloaded for free by interested eligible Bidders from MISTI’s website: https://www.misti.gov.kh; or direct download from the Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jwal0GwJZerlYcnwQPShfZHUppQ28nR4?usp=sharing, with a written request for a password to Mr. Kim Chanrithy, through the email address given above (specified in paragraph 5)
Bids must be delivered to the address below (specified in paragraph 10) on or before 10:00 A.M. (Cambodia Time) on 6 August 2026. Electronic bidding will NOT be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. The outer Bid envelopes marked “ORIGINAL BID”, and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below (specified in paragraph 10) at 10:00 A.M. (Cambodia Time) on 6 August 2026. All envelopes marked “FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Employer until the second public Bid opening.
All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid Security” of at least USD 470,000.00; and (ii) Local Labour Method Statement.
Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document
The address referred to above is:

H.E. Houl Bonnarith

Under Secretary of State (MISTI)/WASAC Project Director

Water Supply and Sanitation Acceleration Project (WASAC)

Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI)

#45, Preah Norodom Blvd, Sangkat Phsar Thmey III, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Email: bonnarith6888@gmail.com, Cc: tan.sokchea@gmail.com; kimchanrithy2023@gmail.com

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on June 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00451532. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Water Supply and Sanitation Acceleration Project

Water Supply and Sanitation Acceleration Project has issued 3 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 2 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Water & Sanitation, Infrastructure, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for Cambodia. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: June 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 6, 2026. You have 23 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Water Supply and Sanitation Acceleration Project in Cambodia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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 - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00451532 when communicating with the contracting authority.