BCDA seeks partner for ICT at New Clark City

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The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is seeking a joint venture partner for the P2.53-billion commercialization of information and communications technology (ICT) facilities in New Clark City.

The agency in a statement said the expertise of a JV partner is sought for  the expansion, repair, and maintenance, of the passive ICT infrastructure the BCDA.

Conceptualized under an open access fiber model, the project will form the foundation for robust fiber infrastructure and competitive retail services in New Clark City. This will allow telecommunication companies and data transmission providers to connect and service residences, offices, institutions, and data centers in the new metropolis.

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BCDA said the open access fiber model will also serve as an anchor for smart city development and e-government solutions, which are highly dependent on resilient fiber-grade connectivity and data centers.

Under the terms and conditions of the project, the means of BCDA’s disposition will be through the establishment of a JV company that shall be tasked to commercialize, and as necessary, expand the passive ICT infrastructure, such as conduits, fiber optic cables, chambers, colocation facilities, and others. The JV shall also establish a “meet-me room” or neutral hosting site through which active service providers can patch into the network.

The JV shall be in charge of maintaining and repairing said infrastructure and hosting site, and leasing out dark fiber on a wholesale basis to internet service providers, mobile network operators, data centers, and independent tower companies, among others.

Interested parties may participate in the bidding process by submitting a letter of intent starting November 6.

A pre-qualification conference is scheduled on November 14. Deadline of submission of eligibility requirements is on December 18,

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