DataCo handles a diverse portfolio of complex projects, such as expanding fiber connectivity, satellite infrastructure, and initiative like GPON system deployment in key cities and communal tower infrastructure in remote communities. To effectively manage its projects, DataCo seeks to implement a robust, collaborative, and standard project management platform. The vendor is required to assess the company’s needs, propose a suitable software solution (which may include but is not limited to Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, Monday.com, etc..), and customize, integrate, and set up the chosen platform. The vendor must also provide ongoing training, upskilling, and onboarding support to ensure effective adoption and utilization across the organization.

BRIEF SCOPE
Assess PNG DataCo’s needs to recommend and customize a scalable project management software with tailored templates, dashboards, workflows, and automation. Integrate it with exiting systems, migrate legacy data, and ensure IT and security compliance. Configure user roles, set up the platform, and conduct testing and validation. provide comprehensive training, upskilling, and onboarding, including role-specific and ongoing sessions. Ensure ongoing technical support, continuous improvement, and knowledge transfer to PNG DataCo’s teams for sustained platform success.

PURPOSE

  • Identify and engage a vendor capable of delivering a customized, scalable project management software solution tailored to PNG DataCo’s specific needs;
  • Determine market pricing for such professional services for assessing, recommending, recommending, and implementing a platform that streamlines project management processes across departments using waterfall, agile, or hybrid methodologies.

Project ID: P046

Project Name: Customization, Integration, and Setup of a Project Management Office Portfolio Platform

Pre-bid Activities

All Interested Bidders must obtain the RFP document by emailing Ms. Isabelle Corcoran at email: icorcoran@pngdataco.com, enquiring with Tender Number and Project Name as the Subject.

All queries regarding the tender will be entertained from 01st to 12th September 2025. No queries following this date will be entertained.

RFQ Timeline

RFP Release – 01st September 2025
RFP Close – 12th September 2025
Bid Submission Start – 30th September 2025
Bid Submission Close – 10th October 2025

All bids should be addressed to:

The Senior Manager Projects
PNG DataCo Limited
P.O Box 1744, Port Moresby, National Capital
District, 121
Papua New Guinea

All bids should be emailed:

To: procurement@pngdataco.com
Cc: icorcoran@pngdataco.com

Contact Person:

Isabelle Corcoran
Projects Coordinator
Phone: 3133900
Email: icorcoran@pngdataco.com

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

  • Interested bidders must make email enquire at procurement as instructed above, clearly stating the
    project ID number and its title.
  • All bidders must submit their expression of interest with copies of their company profile, certificate of incorporation, proof of TAX compliance, workers certificate, and other necessary supporting documents.
  • Receive the RFP document by emailing the above contact person strictly following the timeline and provide your proposal before 5:00pm on 10th October 2025.
  • DataCo will not be held liable for any mishandling.

APPROVED BY MANAGEMENT
Paul Komboi, GCL, OBE
Chief Executive Officer