Request for Proposal (RFP)

for
Establishment of
Huawei Authorized Information &
Network Academy (HAINA)
at
Higher Education Institutes

HIGHER EDUCATION COMMSSION

H -9, ISLAMABAD
Websites: www.hec.gov.pk
Tele no. 051-90402244, 90402212, 90402220 Fax no. 051-90402202

RFP for Establishment of Huawei Authorized Information & Network Academy

Table of Content
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Introduction: ........................................................................................................3

2.

Objectives: ...........................................................................................................3

3.

Scope: ...................................................................................................................4

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Reporting..............................................................................................................5

e.

Deliverables..........................................................................................................6

4.

ASSUMPTIONS .....................................................................................................6

5.

Proposal Submission ............................................................................................6

I.

Cover Page ...........................................................................................................7

II.

Concept note of the proposed Training Academy (12 pages maximum) ............8

III.
Short CVs of Research team (Five members - maximum: One page maximum per
team member):...............................................................................................................10
IV.

Research Plan (20 pages maximum): ...................................................................11

V.

Evaluation Form & Guide for Self-assessment ....................................................13

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1. Introduction:
The Higher Education Commission, Pakistan has signed a Document-of-Understanding
(DoU) with Huawei Technologies, China for the establishment of a Huawei R&D Center
in Pakistan. The signing of DoU is a significant step ahead in promoting research culture
and technological development in the higher education sector in Pakistan. This strategic
move of working together to provide innovative, state-of-the-art and customized
solutions using information & communication technologies to meet the challenges in
almost every walk of life. The DoU is signed in March 2016 with overall objectives of
increasing cooperation between Huawei and HEC towards the promotion of R&D
activities in Pakistan. In order to oversee the implementation of decisions taken in the
said DoU, a Steering Committee comprising of eminent researchers and academicians
have been constituted.
In addition to the activities as listed in DoU, Huawei Technologies has recently offered
introduction of HIANA Program to Pakistan under which Huawei Authorized
Information & Network Academy (HIANA) will be established at the selected higher
education institutes across Pakistan. The Steering Committee has therefore decided to
give equal opportunity to all public and private sector higher education institutes across
Pakistan and AJ&K. Moreover, it has been decided that the responsibility of execution
of this program be given to higher education institutes on competitive basis, so that the
best institute(s) may be chosen for the establishment of the proposed Huawei
Authorized Information & Network Academy (HIANA). There will be three (03) such
academies established in each province and federal capital, and one academy in AJ&K.
Accordingly, this Request for Proposal (RFP) has been prepared to share with potential
higher education institutes across the country and seek proposal(s) as per the Terms
defined in this document and be evaluated as per the criteria as well as procedures as
defined herein.
The institution of higher learning so selected in response to this RFP shall be
responsible for the establishment as well as operations of Huawei Authorized
Information & Network Academy (HAINA). The selected institute shall ensure that the
broad objectives and scope as envisaged and defined to an extent in this document,
and as proposed in the proposal submitted by the selected institution in response to
this RFP, are achieved in a short span of time.

2. Objectives:
The preliminary objectives of the program are defined as;
- Providing support to local ICT education, share knowledge, certification
opportunities, and build a better ICT talent eco-system.

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- Providing Trainings/ workshops opportunities to students at both undergraduate and

graduate levels on technologies which are deployed or being deployed in Pakistan.
- To provide a facility across the country with strong technical support and advanced
technologies in which leading and emerging IT & Telecom companies can get their
professionals trained and certified on Huaweis technologies.
- To help strengthening and providing highly demanded human resources for the IT &
Telecom industry of Pakistan and the region.
- To facilitate close interaction between academia and industry in the field of
Information & Communication Technologies both within Pakistan and abroad.

3. Scope:
The overall scope of the HAINA program is to have a Huawei Authorized Training facility
at selected universities in each province and across the country, which excels in the
field of Information & Communication Technologies. The Academy is envisioned to
proliferate the training as well as certification opportunities on cutting-edge
technologies with hands-on lab experience in the field of Information & Communication
Technology. The academy is expected to bring together innovating and passionate
community of professionals that drives the future of ICTs and harnesses its remarkable
power.
The academy is expected to provide required facility for the young students both at the
undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as for the professionals from the respective
industry to excel their skills and acquire market driven certifications. The facility will
provide environment for the trainees to seek advanced level trainings on next
generation technologies both in IT and Telecom. In addition, the academy is expected
to offer training and certifications programs ranging from Routing & Switching, Network
Security and to Cloud Computing.
Accordingly, HAINA program offers training and certification paths as Huawei Certified
Network Administrators/ Professionals (HCNA/P). The online courses which will be
made available to the Academy cover product lines relating to Enterprise Network,
Unified Communication and IT. Sales support, technical fundamentals, operation &
maintenance, plan & design, advanced technology and general business are also
covered.
a. Benefits of HAINA
Free of charge authorization to the latest Huawei ICT certification courses based
on Industry leading ICT technologies
Practical knowledge sharing from global ICT project practices
Students are given a sharp and industry-compliant career guideline
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Access to an abundance of Huawei E-learning resources
Supported by Huawei with extensive instructor training and certification
Students receive special discounts on Huawei certification exam vouchers.
b. Roles and Responsibilities
In order to ensure the success of this program and long term progressive outcome of
Huawei Authorized Information & Network Academy, selected institute needs to
undertake and comply with respective responsibilities as enlisted below, but not limited
to. These defined and assigned responsibilities will also help ensuring rapid and smooth
management of the academy.
Institutes Responsibilities:
Provision of a furnished Classroom having capacity of at least 25 persons and not
more than 40 persons, in an appropriate building within campus for the
establishment of Huawei Authorized Information & Network Academy.
Computer terminals with high speed internet access, within the classroom as per
the seating capacity.
Multimedia projector with screen within the classroom.
Appropriate space for the Laboratory Equipment, preferably within the Classroom
or next door.
At least three (03) Teaching Professionals for Training and Certification.
Academys routine operations, security and controlled access to the Academy.
Civil Work and all the other parts (utilities etc).
Submission of HAINA Application Form to Huawei through HEC.
Huaweis Responsibilities:
Provision of required hardware Equipment for various courses as offered under
HAINA Program.
Installation and configuration of hardware equipment as per the courses
requirements.
Provide support including, but not limited to, maintenance and repair of hardware
equipment for the duration of agreement.
Provide Certified Trainers on various technologies as to conduct Train-the-Trainer
program for the respective Institute.
c. Reporting
Selected Institute will be required to submit program implementation and progress
report on three (03) monthly basis to the Higher Education Commission for the
complete duration of agreement. In addition, the Selected Institute will be required to

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carry out both Student Satisfaction Survey and Instructors feedback report at the end
of each course.
d. Deliverables
The program is expected to produce skilled human resources, professionals and
postgraduate workforce in the field of ICT as to meet the demand within the country
and in the region.

4. ASSUMPTIONS
The following are some assumption considered before the program execution.

Selected institute will submit a proposal in accordance to the terms of this

document and the timelines thereof.
Required facilities are available within the Institutes premises for the Academy as
per the requirements at the time of submission of proposal.
Selected institute must possess minimum resources both infrastructure and
training, required for the HAINA program.
Selected institute must ensure the secure environment for workers inside the
premises with access to the space allotted for this establishment.
Selected institute will design a competitive fee structure for various professional
and certification courses which are offered under HAINA program, for long term
sustainability of the Academy.

5. Proposal Submission
Potential higher education institutes are advised to strictly follow the guidelines given
in the document in order to submit their Proposal(s) in compliance to this RFP. Proposal
Submission Forms have been defined as to provide necessary guidelines and
instructions for the potential contenders to submit their proposal(s) for consideration
of further evaluation.
The overall proposal (Part I, II, III, IV, V and CVs) should not exceed 25 pages (Arial, Font
size 12, single space). Proposals exceeding the page limit or missing any part of the
application or not following this template likely to be discarded and deemed ineligible.
Parts written in Italics are for guidance and should not be included in the proposal.
Please note that Part II is dedicated to the Training Academy and Part IV is dedicated to
the Proposed Research Projects which will be conducted by the Training Academy.

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Proposal Submission Form(s)

I.

Cover Page
Title of the Proposal
Establishment of Huawei Authorized Information & Network Academy at [University Name]
Full name of the applicant:

Position/Title:

Organization:

Provide List of all Ongoing and/ or Completed Trainings/ Certification(s) in past five (05) years
conducted by/ at the Institute? (use a separate sheet if needed)
Program
ID

Title of the Program

Product(s) and Product(s) Principals

Contact Information:

Office phone:

E-mail:

Fax:

Mobile phone:

Web address:

Requested Budget:

Your role

Duration (months):

Date of submission:

Date and Signature:

Seal:

Approved By:
Name of Head of Institute:

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II.

Concept note of the proposed Training Academy (12 pages maximum)

1. Abstract:
Please provide summaries in English, of the overall goals of the proposed Academy. The
abstract should not exceed one page. This information will provide members of the evaluation
panel with their first overview of your proposal.

2. Training goals
Please explore the training areas/ topics and describe the training goals to be achieved by the
proposed Academy. Specify the value of establishing this kind of academy to the country. Note
that these explanations are the main focus of the proposal. (One page maximum)

3. Promotion of young professionals

Please describe strategy of the academy for promoting early-stage professionals and graduate
students. (One page maximum)

4. Implementation of academy objectives and sustainability

Please describe measures which will be undertaken by the academy to achieve its objectives
and your plan for ensuring long-term sustainability. (One page maximum)

5. Organization, management and infrastructure

Please describe the internal (inter-disciplinary) cooperation and network structures as well as
the training, administrative and infrastructure aspects of the proposed academy. If the
institution plans to submit a joint proposal, you must demonstrate the synergy and structural
added value the cooperation will generate, as well as the institutional long-term effect the
strategic cooperation is expected to have. (One page maximum)

6. Statement of host Institution

By signing this declaration, , (host institution of the
Academy) is committed to provide Huawei Authorized Information & Network Academy,
jointly sponsored by HEC and Huawei, with all the needed facilities, administrative support,
infrastructure and accessibility to all central core facilities available at the host institution, and
whenever possible monetary support, to enable the academy to implement its unique role as
a leading national or regional academy in the field. The . (host institution of the
Academy) is also committed to make the central core training facilities of this academy
accessible to all Pakistani in general and students of all education institution in particular for
free or with minimal costs, as needed for maintenance and keeping the facility in good
operating conditions. By signing this declaration, the legal representative of .. (host
institution of the Academy) declares that he/ she has carefully read Proposal and regulations
and agrees to and accepts the terms and conditions.

Name:
Title:
Signature:
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Date and Place: List of available major relevant equipment (if any) accessible to the
proposed academy:
No.

Equipment

Date of
purchase

Current condition of the equipment

Excellent

V. Good

Current uses

Good

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

7. Other facilities
Please state other facilities and funds (if any) which will be provided by host institution
to support the proposed Training Academy (if applicable).

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III.

Short CVs of Training team (Three members: One page maximum per member):

A: Basic Information:
Full name in English (as written in Institution records):
Date
of
(Day/month/year):

Birth National ID:

Last University Degree

Faculty, University, Country

Position/Title:

Organization:

Main Field:

Specialization:

Graduation Date

Contact Information:
Mobile Phone:

Fax:

E-mail:

B: Scientific Achievements (Research publications relevant to IT & Telecom)

Five most recent international publications in the field of CSE:
Authors (underline your name), year, title, Journal, vol. and pages

C. Certifications
Enlist all Certifications along with Awarding Organization

Impact Factor

Name of Awardee and Year

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IV.

Training Plan (10 pages maximum):

The proposed activities should include conducting training within goals of the proposed
Training Academy. The proposed training plan should provide a clear and concise plan
as to conduct trainings all year long, certification track(s), development of full-fledge
career certifications, a general description of the method or approach that will be
followed to reach those objectives, and the expected measurable outcomes of the
proposed program(s)*. This section of the application should include the following:
1. Title of the Training Path: English informative titles of the project.
2. English abstract: The English abstract should contain a brief description of the proposed
objectives, methodology, expected outcomes and commercial potentials (One page
maximum).
3. Problem Statement: Describe briefly the problem(s) you are going to address through the
training, and most importantly, place the proposed training track in context of a focused and
current research area and/ or industry needs, so as to reveal its importance and the need for
training. (One page maximum).
4. State-of-the-Art: Describe the state-of-the-art in the program subject areas, and explain
how the proposal meets the up-to-date requirements for performing the functions of the
institution. Also, describe any previous achievements or similar academy which have been
conducted by you (your team) within the program subject area. It is worth to mention your
relevant training experience(s), certifications and former research in the program subject
areas in this section of the training plan (Two pages maximum).
5. Added-Value Resulting from the Project: Describe how the program will result in an
upgrade of the academys training capabilities, its national and/or international significance
in the subject area, as well as the training capabilities of the team. Describe the program's
contribution to the fulfillment of the academy's long-term training plan, and to achieving its
objectives. Also, explain how the program will help in addressing the relevant research
priorities that are stated in the concept note of the proposed training academy (Part II)"
(Two pages maximum).
6. Objectives: Briefly and succinctly state your programs main and specific objectives (One
page maximum).
7. Method/Approach: Describe how your program will be implemented, including your general
approach, activities, methods, and program inputs. Specify experiential treatments or other
methods only to the extent needed to give a clear idea of the trainings to be conducted and
the success it will yield. More specific information is needed (One page maximum).
8. Program outcomes and impact: List your proposed programs outputs, typically tangible
outcomes, such as number of trainings in a year, number of students/ professionals trained,
number of certified professionals, or any other specific, clear and measurable outputs. Avoid
general benefits and focus on specific, measurable benefits only (Two pages maximum).
9. Quality Objectives: List the Quality Objectives that you determine to achieve for the
Academy and your approaches towards achieving them.

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10. Training team (Signed and stamped: One page maximum)

No.

Full Name

Title/
Position

Time
dedicated to
Affiliation
Duties
Academy
(%)

Incentives
1st
Year

2nd
Year

3rd
Year

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

11. Declaration

By signing this declaration, the applicant certifies that he/she has carefully read PSDP
rules and regulations (www.pc.gov.pk) governing ethical conduct and IPR, and agrees to
and accepts the terms and conditions. The applicant also certifies that all information
given in this application is true on his/her own responsibility.

Applicants Full name:

National ID:
Signature:
Date and Place:

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V.

Evaluation Form & Guide for Self-assessment

Following will be followed for the selection of potential Institute for the establishment
of Huawei Authorized Information & Network Academy (HIANA). The institute will be
evaluated on the basis of the proposal submitted by the potential universities/
institutes for this project.
1.1. Eligibility Criteria (Part-A)

Universities or Degree Awarding Institutes recognized by the Higher Education

Commission of Pakistan.
Must have sufficient academic facilities and faculty members for smooth
running of this project.
Must already have course(s) offered in relevant field(s).
Must have registration from relevant Accreditation Council and other
respective bodies to offer courses.
1.2. Assessment Criteria

The proposals received to HEC in response to this RFP will be assessed on the following
criteria with the distribution of points defined against each indicator as below.
Part-B Presentation on proposal(s) submitted = 50 points

Note:
Only universities/ institutes meeting the eligibility criteria as defined above can
participate and shall be considered for further assessment.

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Part-C: Presentation on Proposal(s) Submitted

Short-listed Institutes will be invited for a presentation on Proposal(s) submitted before
the Evaluation Committee constituted for the purpose by HEC. Presentation will be
evaluated against 50 Scores towards overall ranking. However, the award of project is
subject to the decision of Evaluation Committee while considering the high scorer of
Part-B and Part-C combined.
Title of the Proposal:
Item

Points

1-Track record and competence in

the field

10

2-Other proven experiences in the

field

3-Avilable equipment and training

facilities in the field

4-Are the objectives of the

proposed training plan clear and
achievable?

10

5-Are
the
proposed
methodologies appropriate for
the training and will help in
achieving the objectives?

10

6-Is the provided host institutions

commitment to maintain the
academy convincing and assure
sustainability?

7- Are the requested operational

cost(s) well justified and relevant
to the mission of the proposed
academy?

Total

50

*Self-Assessment

Panel
Evaluation

Interview &
oral
presentation

Site visit
and official
meetings

Average score

*The applicant is requested to self-assess his/ her proposal, complete the relevant column in
the table and include in the application.
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Reviewers' solid and concise justification for acceptance or rejection (Use additional blank
sheet(s) if necessary):
Panel Evaluation

Interview and Oral

presentation

Site visit and official discussions

Date:

Date:

Date:

Signature:

Signature:

Signature:

Recommendations of
Evaluation Committee

Recommended

Not Recommended

Date:

Final Decision by HEC

Approved

Not Approved

Date:

Do not attach this table to the proposal. The table was included in the RFP to make you
familiar with the reviewing process which will be practiced in this call.

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