Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest Status:Approved
GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
| Ministry/Division |
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Ministry of Post, Telecommunications & Information Technology |
| Agency |
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Information and Communication Technology Directorate |
| Procuring Entity Name |
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Project Director, Establishing Digital Connectivity |
| Procuring Entity Code |
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| Procuring Entity District |
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Dhaka |
| Expression of Interest for Selection of |
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Consulting Firm (National) (Time-Based) |
| Title Of Service |
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Internet Service Provider (ISP) to provide End User Connectivity service for educational institutions, community clinics and government offices up to union level. |
| EOI Ref. No. |
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56.04.0000.106.07.040.22-2000 |
| Date |
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23/03/2023 |
KEY INFORMATION
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| Procurement Sub-Method |
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Quality and Cost Based Selection(QCBS) |
FUNDING INFORMATION
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| Budget and Source of Funds |
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Development Budget GOB |
| Development Partners |
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PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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| Project/Programme Name |
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Project Director, Establishing Digital Connectivity |
| EOI Closing Date and Time |
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09/04/2023 02.00 pm
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| Publication Date |
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28/03/2023
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
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• Must have an ISP network in the intended LOT's geographic area with a minimum of 1000 users.
• Must have at least three staff with professional certifications.
• Must be connected to at least two (2) IIG.
• Must be connected to NIX.
• Must be connected to NTTN.
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| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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• Must have ISP license from BTRC, and the license must have coverage area of indicated LOT.
• The ISP must be a member of ISPAB (Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh).
• The ISP must have at least 100 staffs for each district.
• Update Trade License.
• VAT registration certificate.
• E-TIN with the updated tax clearance certificate.
• The Tenderer must have minimum 3 years of general experience in the ISP business.
• Last 3 years of audit reports.
• The Tenderer's required minimum average annual turnover is as described below in section d). The minimum amount is the best for three of the last five (5) years.
• The minimum amount of liquid assets, i.e., the Tenderer's credit line(s), shall be as described below in section d).
• In the case of a Joint Venture, the aggregate annual turnover and liquid assets of partners will be acceptable.
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| Other Details (if applicable) |
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| Association with foreign firms is |
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Encouraged |
| Eoi Detail Information |
| Ref No |
Phasing Of Services |
Location |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
| 56.04.0000.106.07.040.22-2000 |
single |
All Bangladesh |
01.06.2023 |
01.10.2024 |
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS
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| Name of Official Inviting EOI |
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Pronab Kumar saha |
| Designation of Official Inviting EOI |
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Project Director (Join Secretary |
| Address of Official Inviting EOI |
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Establishing Digital Connectivity Project, Department of Information and Communication Technology, ICT Tower (Level-11), Plot # E-14/X, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh. |
| Contact details of Official Inviting EOI |
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Phone : 0255006795, Fax : , Email : sahapronab1@gmail.com |
| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |