DEADLINE: 10TH JULY, 2023
BRITISH COUNCIL
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROVISION OF INTERNET SERVICES
(1) Overview of the British Council
(1.1) The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.
(1.2) We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Last year we reached over 80 million people directly and 791 million people overall including online, broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body. Further information can be viewed at www.britishcouncil.org.
(2) Introduction and Background to the Project/Programme
The British Council requires an Internet Service Provider for the Provision of 20MB unlimited internet 20 Mississippi street Maitama Abuja for a period of 2 years with support services 24/7
Contractor’s Responsibilities and deliverables
- The provider must specify the use of fibre to deliver internet service at a latency of not more than 250ms.
- For redundancy purposes wireless technologies should be provided (WiMAX, Radio…etc.)
- The provider backbone network MUST be on full redundancy with at least 2 multiple networks.
- The Provider must provide Network monitoring tools to be used by British Council Infrastructure staff. State the software to be provided.
- Provider must provide the project plan for the deployment and implementation of the proposed solution. This should include activities/ tasks, timelines and deliverables).
- Provider MUST have adequate redundancy on their Inland Network. Bidders should attach documentation and relevant diagrams illustrating this..
- The Provider must provide for flexibility in bandwidth upgrade/downgrade with little or no additional cost.
- Network to be provided no later than 3 weeks after the contract is signed by both British Council and the supplier.
- Bandwidth 20 Mbps (dedicated)
(2.1) The purpose and scope of this RFP and supporting documents is to explain in further detail the requirements of the British Council and the process for submitting a proposal in response to this RFP (“Proposal”).
(3) Proposal Conditions and Contractual Requirements
This section of the RFP sets out the British Council’s contracting requirements, general policy requirements, and the general conditions relating to this procurement process (“Procurement Process”).
(3.1) Contracting requirements
(3.1.1) Contracting authority: the British Council which includes any other companies and organisations that control or are controlled by the British Council from time to time (see: http://www.britishcouncil.org/organisation/structure/status).
