Purchase of Branch Level Next Generation Firewalls with 5 Years Warranty and Support

This tender invites bids for the procurement of Branch Level Next Generation Firewalls with 5 years of hardware and software warranty and support in Islamabad by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). The procurement falls under Electronics & Appliances and IT & Office Equipment categories. The scope includes supply and delivery of NG Firewalls and Manageable Layer-2 Switches capable of handling extensive network traffic while maintaining high security standards. The devices must support IPv4 and IPv6, robust GUI configurations, and advanced features such as IPSec VPN, SSL/TLS inspection, and high availability. Delivery is required within 12-14 weeks to NADRA's Central Store in Islamabad. The bidder must be an OEM authorized partner or distributor and provide 5 years of perpetual licenses and 24x7 TAC support. Bidders must comply with eligibility criteria including valid NTN, GST registration, active ATL status, and non-blacklisting. PEC category and FBR/ATL compliance for the financial year 2025-26 are mandatory. The bid security is Rs. 20,000 and performance security is 10% of contract value valid for one year. Partial delivery is not allowed and delivery terms are DDP. The submission deadline is 2nd February 2026 at 11:00 AM with electronic bids only via EPADS. Technical bids will be opened publicly at 11:30 AM on the same day at NADRA HQ Islamabad. Payment will be made 100% after delivery, QC, and acceptance with all required documents. Pro-Tip: Ensure all technical compliance sheets are fully completed and signed as partial compliance leads to disqualification. Also, verify the OEM authorization letter and warranty terms carefully to avoid rejection during evaluation.