Provision and Implementation of Number Portability Clearing system at NCC

Nigerian Communications Commission

Invitation to Tender for the Provision and Implementation of Number  Portability Clearing House in Nigeria

REF NUM: NCC/DPA/GC/VOL 1/ 219

Introduction

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is desirous of undertaking a bidding exer­cise, to tender for the Provision and Implemen­tation of Number Portability Clearing House System, Associated Software, Hardware, and Support Services to effect:

• The process of ‘Porting’ of numbers between the Mobile Operators, and
• The provision of ‘Destination Information’ from a reference database of all ported numbers,

The NCC therefore wishes to invite experienced and reputable vendors to indicate interest to bid for the Provision and Implementation of Number Portability Clearing House System, Associated Software, Hardware, and Support Services.

An overview of the number portability to be implemented is outlined below:

• Service provider portability for mobile network operators.
• Recipient led porting process.
• Direct routing, All Call Query routing solution.
• Centralised   clearing house approach   for processing port request.

Scope of Work

• The scope of work shall include the Provision and Implementation of Number Portability Clearing House System, Associated Software, Hardware and Support services.
• The Number Portability Clearing House should be capable of providing the following functionality:
  • The relaying of messages between Donor and Recipient Operators and the maintaining of state information for each individual and bulk Porting
  • Management of the Porting process to meet the target times.
  • Depending on the validation and authorisation procedures to be specified by the operators, the reception and checking of an SMS from the subscriber confirming the request to port.
  • Communication with the subscriber advising them of the status of their porting request.

The broadcasting to all Operations, including Fixed Operators, of information on the identity of the Recipient Operator who is serving a number after has been ported

• The collection of logs on all port activities.
• The collection of statistics on Portings.
• The storage of information on the history of each Porting but excluding any personal subscriber data.
• The maintenance of a reference database of all ported numbers and the provision of downloads of this information to any Operator.

Bid Requirements

Bidding is open to both local and international firms and will be conducted using the Inter­national Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures specified in the Public Procurement Act, 2007 of the Federal Government of Nigeria. Bidders are required to meet the following qualification criteria:

• Full details of company profile and list of key personnel, stating their roles, designation, qualifications and experience.
• Details of the company’s operations for a mini­mum of five (5) consecutive years.
• Evidence of prior experience implementing Number Portability Clearing House in at least one country with similar telecommunications profile as Nigeria.
• The company should not have substantial equity directly or indirectly in any of the telecom network operators/service provider in Nigeria, Similarly any telecom network operator/service provider should not have substantial equity, directly or indirectly in the company. Substantial equity here means equity of 10% or more.
• The bidding company and its local partner must be registered in Nigeria.

The bidding company is to submit:

• Copy of Certificate of Incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
• Financial statements for the last three years to demonstrate the financial capability of the bidder in terms of profitability and adequate working capital.
• A certified copy of the latest Tax Certificate and other relevant documentation proving that the Company (and any partners with whom  it  is jointly  bidding)  are  in  good standing with Tax Authorities in Nigeria or any other Country where it is liable to pay taxes.
• Evidence of being a manufacturer or a manufacturer’s representative, duly autho­rised to supply such products in Nigeria.
• Legally binding joint venture agreement if the bid is in partnership or in consortium with other(s).

An electronic copy of the bidding document is available for download on the NCC website at www.ncc.gov.ng

Submission of Bid Documents

Bid documents must be delivered by email in electronic format to: numberportability@ncc.gov.ng as well as hard copy to the address below on or before  9th August, 2010 by 5:00pm. Late bids will be rejected.

Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders representatives who choose to attend at the address below at 10am on the 12th August, 2010.

The Executive Vice Chairman

Nigerian Communications Commission

Plot 423, Aguiyi Ironsi Way

Maitama District

Abuja.

Telephone: +234 9 4617000

Fax: +234 9 4617514

Email: numberportability@ncc.gov.ng

Attention: (Project Manager, Number Portability)

Issue Date: 14th June, 2010

Signed

Dave Imoko

Director, Public Affairs

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