Consolidated Bank Expression of Interest for an IP Telephony System

Expression of Interest for an IP Telephony System

Background 

Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited is a commercial banking institution licensed under section 15 of the Banking Act and has 17 Branches spread across the country.

The Bank wishes to engage a supplier for the installation and maintenance of an IP Telephony System. 

The system is expected to reduce the cost of telephone communication within the Bank and externally and in addition, to provide a reliable communicating medium.

The objective

The overall objectives of the assignment are:

To provide a centralized VOIP Telephony Solution that will consolidate hardware and support the 17 Branches and Head Office communication.

The new interconnected VoIP telecommunications solution must be easy to use, operate within the Banks current wide area network infrastructure and offer advanced integration.

To this end Consolidated Bank of Kenya Ltd invites expression of interest from eligible suppliers to supply, install and  maintain the IP Telephony System.

Interested firms or consortiums should submit the following documents along with signed and sealed Letter of Expression of Interest:

i. Detailed company profile

ii. List of verifiable previous experiences of similar installation within the last three years

iii. Copies of registration certificates and business licenses

iv. Audited financial statement for the past three years

Professional Requirements

• Suppliers with at least 5 years relevant professional experience and proven track record in the local Banking sector.
• Relevant certification.
• Strong knowledge of IP Telephony.
• Evidence of similar solutions implemented and serviced in Kenya.

Submission of Expression of Interest

One Original and a copy of the Expression of interest in English must be received in one sealed envelope; clearly marked “SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF AN IP TELEPHONY SYSTEM” and should be received at Consolidated Bank House, 6th Floor Reception, not later than 10th August, 2012 mid Day.

Late submissions will be rejected and returned unopened.

Bidding documents including detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) will be sent to short listed firms that meet the technical requirements for the final stage of the selection process.

The address for submissions is:
 

The Tender Committee
Consolidated Bank of Kenya Ltd
Consolidated Bank House, 6th Floor, Koinange Street
P.O. Box 51133-00200 Nairobi