Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Consultancy Service on Formulation of Regulatory Framework and Provisions Equipment Identity Register Implementation and Mobile Number Portability

Nepal Telecommunications Authority

Kamaladi, Kathmandu,Nepal

Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI)

for

Consultancy Service on Formulation of Regulatory Framework and Provisions Equipment Identity Register Implementation and Mobile Number Portability

First Date of Publication: 06 January 2016

1.      Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) plans to appoint a Consulting Firm to develop regulatory framework including implementation mechanism on the basis of international trends and practices for:

a.       Equipment Identity Register Implementation and

b.      Mobile Number Portability

2.      NTA invites Expression of Interest from eligible International Consultant firms based on QCBS criteria as per “the Public Procurement Act (PPA) 2063, the Public Procurement Regulation (PPR) 2064" of Nepal and NTA Financial Bylaws 2010  for “Formulation of Regulatory Framework and Provisions of Equipment Identity Register Implementation and Mobile Number Portability” for the input of International and National experts of the following key position having appropriate management, technical and geographical competence;

3.      The interested consulting firm must furnish list of similar projects executed in past ten years with summary of such projects and important financial details. The EOI is required to be submitted in the standard formats stipulated for this purpose. The EOI, draft Terms of Reference (TORs), format for submission and other details can be downloaded from NTA website http://202.45.147.172 ( find captioned project, click on “view” and download “TOR document”). These details and any further information can also be obtained from the NTA.

4.      NTA plans to engage the above position to take care of all aspects of the project, including assisting the NTA in overall management support for the formulation of regulatory framework and provisions for the implementation of EIR System and MNP in Nepal. The Consultant will report to and work under the overall guidance of the NTA and is expected to commence the services by May 2016. QCBS Selection criteria will be used for the selection of the Consultant.

5.      The EOI one copy in original and one in copy should be delivered to the following address no later than 15:00 hrs (Local time) on or before 05 February 2016.

EOI delivery address:

The Chairman

Nepal Telecommunications Authority

ShrreKunj Sadan , Kamaladi, Kathmandu,Nepal.

Telephone No. :+977-1-4255474, 4256054 ,Fax:+977-1-4255250

e-mail: ntra@nta.gov.np

6.      Further, clarification can be obtained from NTA at the address given in paragraph (6) between 10:00 to 17:00 hrs on or before 31 January, 2016 on working days (except public holidays) and responses to the clarifications sought will be provided by, 02 February, 2016  .

Download CV, EOI  Format and TOR  from Following links:

CV for EIR MNP.docx

EOI form for EIR MNP.docx

Term of Reference EIR MNP.docx