Tender Details

Provision of Internet Line, MPLS and AWS connection for Tamkeen

Tender Number: 255/2023/BTB (LF-216)

PA Ref Number: LF-216

Tender Description

The purpose of this RFP is to have internet line, MPLS and AWS connection for Tamkeen’s use as per the below specifications: 1- Internet Line Specifications: Uncontented and guaranteed bandwidth of two hundred (200) Mbps. Twelve (12) usable static publicly routable IP addresses. 2- MPLS Line Specifications: Layer two (2) MPLS over an active fiber optic connectivity between Tamkeen’s Head Quarter (HQ) located at the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry “BCCI” building and Tamkeen’s branch located at Seef Mall, Manama, with a bandwidth of fifty (50) Mbps. 3- AWS Cloud Direct Connect Line Specifications: Connected to AWS Bahrain. Guaranteed bandwidth of one hundred (100) Mbps.

Issued by
Tamkeen
Internal/External
External
Invitation Method
Public (LOCAL GCC)
Initial Bond
BD 1000
Bid Validity / Initial Bond Validity Period (Days)
180 days
Tender Fees
BD 50
Contract Duration
3 Year
Is Alternate Bid Allowed
No
Publish Date
Thursday, 11 May 2023
Purchase Before
Tuesday, 13 June 2023
Closing Date
Wednesday, 21 June 2023
Opening Date
Thursday, 22 June 2023

Additional Notes

Tamkeen is seeking for a service provided that provide internet line, MPLS and AWS connection for Tamkeen’s use as per the below specifications:

1-      Internet Line Specifications:

-          Uncontented and guaranteed bandwidth of two hundred (200) Mbps.

Twelve (12) usable static publicly routable IP addresses.

 

2-      MPLS Line Specifications:

-          Layer two (2) MPLS over an active fiber optic connectivity between Tamkeen’s Head Quarter (HQ) located at the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry “BCCI” building and Tamkeen’s branch located at Seef Mall, Manama, with a bandwidth of fifty (50) Mbps.

 

3-      AWS Cloud Direct Connect Line Specifications:

-          Connected to AWS Bahrain.

-          Guaranteed bandwidth of one hundred (100) Mbps.


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, 11 May 2023
  • 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.
  • 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:

Tamkeen