Tender Details

Drive Test & Crowdsourcing Measurements Platform

Tender Number: 595/2024/BTB (TRA/RFP/2024/006)

PA Ref Number: TRA/RFP/2024/006

Tender Description

The purpose of this RFP is to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified Supplier to provide a combination of two solutions that consist of: a) conducting a nationwide drive test for measurement of Quality of Service (QoS) & Quality of Experience (QoE) for all Mobile Network Operators (“MNOs”) across the Kingdom of Bahrain. The required drive test measurements must cover all wireless access networks owned by the MNOs in the Kingdom of Bahrain. b) Providing a crowdsourcing solution that collects data from end terminals (handsets) covering all wireless access network owned by the MNOs in the kingdom of Bahrain and reflect the QoS & QoE

Issued by
Telecommunication Regulatory Authority
Category/Sector
General
Internal/External
External
Initial Bond
BD 1000
Bid Validity / Initial Bond Validity Period (Days)
180 days
Tender Fees
BD 50
Contract Duration
2 Year
Is Alternate Bid Allowed
No
Publish Date
Thursday, 25 July 2024
Purchase Before
Tuesday, 03 September 2024
Closing Date
Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Opening Date
Thursday, 26 September 2024

Additional Notes

The purpose of this RFP is to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified Supplier to provide a combination of two solutions that consist of:  

a) Conducting a nationwide drive test for measurement of Quality of Service (QoS) & Quality of Experience (QoE) for all Mobile Network Operators (“MNOs”) across the Kingdom of Bahrain. The required drive test measurements must cover all wireless access networks owned by the MNOs in the Kingdom of Bahrain. 

 b) Providing a crowdsourcing solution that collects data from end terminals (handsets) covering all wireless access network owned by the MNOs in the kingdom of Bahrain and reflect the QoS & QoE 

How to Participate?

  • Those who are capable and wish to participate in the above tender have to purchase the Tender Documents online through the Bahrain Tender Board’s portal https://etendering.tenderboard.gov.bh starting from Thursday, 25 July 2024
  • Bidders are requested to enclose with their bids the Initial Bond for the amount specified above or at the rate of 1% of the tender value whichever amount is lesser, provided that no initial bonds value shall be less than BD 100/-. (Except for the Two-envelope tenders).
  • For Two-envelope tenders, bidders, are requested to enclose with their bids the Initial Bond for the amount specified above.
  • The initial bond should be in the form of a Certified Cheque, Bank Guarantee, Insurance Policy or Cash (or as specified in the Tender Documents) valid for the duration specified above.
  • The bids deposit place: (As Mentioned in the Tender Documents)
  • This tender is subject to the provisions of the Tender Law issued by the Legislative Decree No. 36 of 2002, its amendments, and its Implementing Regulations issued by the Decree No. 37 of 2002.
  • In addition, these conditions have to be considered:
    • Enclose copy of a valid Commercial Registration Certificate (CR) in line with the tender's subject.
    • Enclose copy of a valid certificate of compliance with the employment percentages for Bahraini manpower (Bahranization Certificate) issued by the Ministry of Labour.
  • This advertisement is considered supplementary to the tender documents. In case of any discrepancy between the Advertisement and the Tender Document, the Tender Document prevails.
  • Micro, small and medium enterprises are eligible to obtain 10% preference in the financial evaluation stage, when submitting the "SMEs Classification Certificate" during bidding for this tender. The certificate is awarded by Ministry of Industry Commerce and Tourism to the SMEs and can be obtained when applying on the SMEs Registration System which can be reached via the following link: https://www.moic.gov.bh/en/eServices/sme
  • Vendors who are not registered in the Tender Board's e-tendering system shall be required to register through the below-mentioned link, and for assistance please contact the Tender Board through email helpdesk@tenderboard.gov.bh or call on Tel No. +97317566617.
  • For Registration

Inquiries

For further inquiries please contact on:

Telecommunication Regulatory Authority
  17520000