UNDP
Provision of Internet Services for UNDP Papua New Guinea Office on a Long-Term Agreement Basis LOT-1 (Primary Link ISP) and LOT-2(Secondary Link ISP) Invitation to bid

Reference: ITB/PNG-004-2021
Beneficiary countries: Papua New Guinea
Registration level: Basic
Published on: 26-Aug-2021
Deadline on: 16-Sep-2021 05:00 (GMT -7.00)

Description

                                                     Notice to Bidders/Tenderers
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Tender Notice 1


Bidders are kindly requested to note the clarification questions from bidders and responses provided by UNDP below. 

Clarification Question 1:
Log In Issue - If you have forgotten the password and used the link provided on the e-tendering platform, even using the link, the account is not recognized. How can we reset the password in this situation? 

Clarification Question 1 Response:

A link was provided in the chat box on how to access:
1. https://www.undp.org/procureme

2. https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/file
s/undp/library/corporate/Procurement/english/Ne
w%20ATLAS%20login%20page%20October%2
02020.pdf

If this does not work UNDP will send a request to our UNall platform. They will email the bidder directly and not UNDPwith information on the reset password.UNDP encourages bidders to make sure they check their spam or junk email folders for this email as most times these emails come as generic email address and may end up in these folders.

Clarification Question 2:
If the Helpdesk is not working? User ID has been deactivated.


Clarification Question 2 Response:

We will send a request to our UNall platform. They will email the bidder directly and not UNDP. Please ensure that the User ID/ email address remains the same.If there are two different user ID the system will contradict 
and rule out the bidder.


Clarification Question 3:

What are the technical specifications of this tender?


Clarification Question 3 Response:

The scope of requirement and technical specifications are clearly outlined in Section 5 of this Invitation to Bid.
This is particularly noted in under the Service Standards:

1. Primary Link Internet Service Provider – 50mb bandwidth for both upload and download
2. Secondary Link Internet Service Provider – 30Mb bandwidth for both upload and download


Clarification Question 4:
In terms of the two lots, the bandwidth required are dedicated links. Are these links dedicated only for UNDP and not shared?


Clarification Question 4 Response:
UNDP needs dedicated links for both the Primary and Secondary link.


Clarification Question 5:
Can you confirm if this tender is for the country office here in Port Moresby and not for a remote location?


Clarification Question 5 Response:
This is primarily for the UNDP PNG Country office – UN Premises located here in the nation’s capital, Port Moresby.

 

Clarification Question 6:
Please confirm the requirements is for 5 Public IP addresses for each link?


Clarification Question 6 Response:
We need 6 IP addresses for both links.


Clarification Question 7:
Are the ones participating in this Pre-Bid conference the only potential bidders or are there other service providers that will also bid?


Clarification Question 7 Response:
It is an international open tender, any company can participate who has the eligibility and qualification. Our requirements are articulated in terms of the lots; Primary Link and Secondary Link and bidders are welcomed to participate in either lot 1 or 2 or both.

Note: Above Clarifications in response to queries raised during the pre-bid meeting and amendments(if any) shall be an integral part of the ITB document and supersede the all provisions as applicable.

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hereby invites you to submit a bid to this Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Tender for Long Term Agreement with UNDP PNG for the Provision of Internet Services on Long Term Agreement (LTA) Basis in Papua New Guinea, ITB/PNG-004-2021.

Please note that this procurement process is being conducted through online tendering system of UNDP. Bidders who wish to submit an offer must be registered in the system. If already registered, sign in using your username and password. Use “Forgotten password” link if you do not remember your password. Do not create a new profile. If you have never registered in the system before, you can register by visiting the link below and follow the instructions provided in the user guide for bidders in the document attached or use this link:

http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/operations/procurement/business/procurement-notices/resources/  

https://etendering.partneragencies.org   Event ID:0000010218

Username: event.guest
Password: why2change

Please note:

1.It is strongly recommended to create your username with two parts, your first name and last name separated by “.”, similar to the one shown above.

2. Once registered you will receive a valid password to the registered email address which you can use for signing in and changing your password. You can participate in the bid event only if you have registered in the system.

UNDP looks forward to receiving your Proposal and thank you in advance for your interest in UNDP procurement opportunities