Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission

Invitation of proposals/offers for grant of license for Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) Services:

1. The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (the Commission) invites proposals/offers from eligible Bangladeshi entities or joint venture companies with foreign/Bangladeshi partners (proprietorships, partnerships and companies registered under ‘Joint Stock of Companies and Firms’ under the Companies Act 1994) for grant of license to establish, maintain and operate Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) Services. Only entities having adequate financial, technical and organizational capability to serve in the field should apply with an updated list of their business record and record of experience.
   
2. The Applicant(s) companies/proprietorships for the Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) Services should be registered with Registrar, Joint Stock of Companies and Firms, as well as with the concerned chamber of commerce and industries and hold an up to date Certificate of Income Tax and/or TIN/BIN certificate. Copies of the certification of registration should be submitted with the proposal/offer.
3. In case of foreign companies (applying with Bangladeshi partners), the Certificate of Registration of the said foreign Company from Joint Stock of Companies or Firms or equivalent authority of its Country of Origin should be provided with the proposal/offer.
4. The prescribed application form along with general terms and conditions are included in the “Regulatory and Licensing Guidelines” which can be obtained from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (the Commission), Shetu Bhaban, Banani, Dhaka-1212 during working days and hours on payment of nonrefundable Tk. 50,000.00 (Taka fifty thousand) only for each copy in the form of bank draft/pay order in favour of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission by making an application to the Commission in its letterhead.
5. All applications duly sealed are to be submitted in the tender box kept in the BTRC, Shetu Bhaban, Banani, Dhaka-1212 addressing the Chairman, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission on or before 12.00 hrs on 11th September, 2008. The sealed application(s) will be opened by the representatives of the Commission at 12.30 hrs in the office of the Commission on the same day in presence of the Applicant(s) who are present. Applications will not be received after the deadline i.e.12.00 hrs on 11th September, 2008.
6. The Commission will issue 3 (three) Licenses for Broadband Wireless Access Services as per Regulatory and Licensing Guidelines for Broadband Wireless Access Services License.
7. Regulatory and Licensing Guidelines containing among other things, the Guidelines for invitation of application for issuing of license for Broadband Wireless Access Services is also available in the Commission website: www.btrc.gov.bd for information only.
8. Any Applicant may communicate for clarification on the subject in writing along with soft copy to the Director, Legal and Licensing Division, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission, by 17:00 hrs of 16th August, 2008. There will be a pre-offer/pre-bid meeting for any clarification or explanation on the matter on 20th August, 2008 at a time and place to be notified later. Those who are interested to attend the pre-offer/ pre-bid meeting shall register with Director, Legal and Licensing Division, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission on or before 17:00 hrs 16th August, 2008.
9. Any proposal/offer submitted which does not comply with any of the above terms and conditions will not be accepted.
10. The Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals/ offers, without assigning any reason thereof.
    

Director
Legal and Licensing Division
BTRC