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Digital Inclusion, Government Data Management

HK invites tenders for govt Wi-Fi, data services

By Pia Rufino | 17 October 2011

The Hong Kong Office of the Government Chief Information (GCIO) announced it is open for tenders for the implementation of the Next Generation Government Wi-Fi programme and provision of data services to government departments.

The Next Generation GovWiFi programme will be implemented after the service contract for the existing Wi-Fi project expires in 2012.

The selected contractors will be responsible for the provision of hardware and software, installation, site preparation, daily operation and maintenance, Internet connection and helpdesk services under bundled service contracts.

The service period is five years - until the end of 2017.

A spokesperson for GCIO said the implementation of the new programme will enable the public and visitors to enjoy free GovWiFi services in more government premises.

“It will also stimulate the development of wireless internet services by the commercial sector and help develop Hong Kong as a city with ubiquitous wireless facilities,” he said.

Meanwhile, the contractor which will be selected to provide data services is required to deliver hosting services at its data centres for six information systems of various bureaus and departments.

The scope of services includes data centre infrastructure services, disaster recovery services, printing services, operation and support services. The contract will last for seven years and succeed the existing service contract, which expires at the end of 2012.

The spokesperson said the outsourcing arrangement would enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness in providing data centre services for government, and at the same time help foster the growth of the data centre service sector locally.

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