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PUBLIC TENDER NOTICE

BOTSWANA COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY

TENDER NO: BOCRA/PT/009/2021.2022

PROVISION OF STATUTORY EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES TO BOTSWANA COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY (BOCRA), UNIVERSAL ACCESS AND SERVICE FUND (UASF) AND COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORS’ ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (CRASA)

The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA/ the Authority) hereby invites experienced, reputable domestic companies who are registered with Botswana Accountancy Oversight Authority to tender for the Provision of Statutory External Audit Services to Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA), Universal Access and Service Fund (UASF) and Communications Regulators’ Association of Southern Africa (CRASA).

Bidders must be registered with the Public Procurement and Disposal Board (PPADB) in the following categories;

Code 314:        Finance Related Services
Subcodes 06:  Auditing services
or 07:               Accounting Services

Youth owned companies in Botswana shall purchase the ITT at 50% of the purchase price as per Presidential Directive CAB 14 (B)/2015.

The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document should be purchased by interested companies at a non-refundable fee of P171.00 (One Hundred and Seventy One Pula) VAT Inclusive. Payment must be made in the form of bank transfer or deposits to the following bank details:

Bank Name :          First National Bank Botswana Ltd
Branch Name :       Mall
Branch Code :        28-28-67
Account Name :     Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority
Bank Account No: 62011115088
Reference :            BTA0009

Tender documents shall be issued upon provision of Proof of Payment (POP) at procurement@bocra.org.bw . All funds transfer bank charges shall be borne by the bidder.

Bids and all supporting documents should be submitted not later than 10:00hrs on 03 February 2022 (or such other later date as the Authority may advise in writing), at the Tender Box located at the following address:

Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority
Plot 50671
Independence Avenue
Gaborone

Bids will be opened at 10:05hrs on the 03 February 2022 at BOCRA Head office. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, bidders and the general public will not be allowed to attend the opening. Tender opening results will be shared with bidders through BOCRA Website.

The BOCRA Procurement Regulations and Procedures shall apply to this tender.

Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing, the Authority is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender offer.

For any further information regarding the tender, please contact:

Procurement Office at: 368 5500/09/33/34
Contact email:               procurement@bocra.org.bw

CLICK HERE to download Tender Document

The following are retail tariffs/prices that were approved by the Authority for the Quarter ending September 2021. Consumers are urged to visit websites of respective service providers for detailed information.Read More

In pursuit of the BOCRA (the Authority) mandate for the consumer protection and implementation of Type Approval requirements, the Type Approval Verification Guidelines were developed to address the distribution, sale and use of Non-Compliant SIM- Enabled devices in Botswana. These Guidelines were developed through a consultative process and will be implemented from April 2022 henceforth.Click here to download the Invitation Letter.

The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (‘‘BOCRA’’ or ‘‘The Authority’’) informs the public that it has developed an online self-service platform that allows prospective and existing Licensees to apply for Radio Communications Licences (RCL’s) remotely. Applicants can access this online service platform via the BOCRA website at “www.bocra.org,bw” and explore the ‘WebCp Licence Application’ function to execute the following;

i. Submit new applications
ii. Submit applications for addition of new equipment to the existing licence
iii. View Licence

The public is therefore notified that BOCRA will no longer accept manual applications for Radio Communications Licences or for addition of new equipment to the existing licence starting from 1st October 2021.

However, application for substitution/replacement of equipment shall be submitted in writing to:

BOCRA Chief Executive
Private Bag 00495
Gaborone

Applications may also be hand delivered to the:

BOCRA Head Office  
Plot 50671
Independence Avenue 
Gaborone

Should you need any assistance in submitting applications online or need clarity on this matter, you may contact the following officers;

Mr. Ogotseng Mogopodi 
368 5556 
mogopodi@bocra.org.bw

Ms. Lone Morapedi
368 5590 
morapedi@bocra.org.bw

Ms. Ratanang Nkganetsang 
368 5538 
nkganetsang@bocra.org.bw

The Ministry of Transport and Communications, BOCRA and stakeholders are hosting a series of events to promote Cybersecurity Awareness. This  is  the start of Week 2 of Cyber Awareness Month. This week, the programme focuses on Critical Infrastructure Protection Seminar series.  Please note that this seminar is hosted on Zoom platform.  

Below is the invitation for the Zoom sessions. It is set up for all four days . The participants will need to use the link to register for the sessions and then will have access to all four.

You are invited to the Botswana Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Seminar Series.

When: Oct 11 - 14, 2021 09:00 AM Gaborone Time

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://nico-org-uk.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0td-qgqj4jH9GS7kwXJuZMNm…

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

CLICK HERE to download, Public Tender Notice - SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF ICT EQUIPMENT AT FIFTY-NINE (59) GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KWENENG DISTRICT.

CLICK HERE to download the BOCRA'S Newsletter.

CLICK HERE to download, Public Tender Notice - SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF INTERGRATED FM TRANSMITTER SYSTEMS AT MABUTSANE, MALAU, SENYAMADI AND PHITSHANE - MOLOPO SITES FOR THE UNIVERSAL ACCESS AND SERVICE FUND.

BOCRA has approved new products and services. CLICK HERE to download.

CLICK HERE to download BOCRA's Ruling on VBN v BTC - VDSL Offering.