Procurement of Core FortiNet Firewall Licenses Renewal for BISP Islamabad

Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Islamabad invites bids for the renewal of Core FortiNet Firewall Licenses, a critical IT software procurement under FY 2025-26. This tender covers renewal of two Unified Threat Protection (UTP) licenses with mandatory OEM support for a three-year period, ensuring continuous cybersecurity for BISP's core infrastructure. The scope includes renewal of FortiCare support, firmware updates, application control, intrusion prevention, antivirus, web and content filtering, and other advanced security features. The licenses are for existing FortiGate hardware with renewal effective from February and May 2026 respectively. The contract also includes certified training for four resources by FortiNet or its authorized partner, culminating in NSE 7 certification, with full training materials and exam assistance. Bidders must have at least five years of incorporation experience, three similar contracts completed in the last five years, NTN and STRN registration with active tax status, and no blacklisting history. Compliance with technical specifications and training requirements is mandatory. The contract price is fixed, DDP Islamabad, inclusive of all taxes and duties. Payment will be made within 60 days of acceptance. Performance security of 5% of contract value is required. Submission deadline is 16th February 2026 at 1400 hours via e-PADS with a hard copy and earnest money of PKR 1,350,000. Bids will be publicly opened the same day at 1430 hours. The office address for submission is Room No. 136, BISP Headquarters, F-Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all required documents including performance certificates and an express undertaking of compliance on official letterhead or stamp paper. Missing or incomplete documentation is a common cause of disqualification. Also, verify earnest money form and validity dates carefully to avoid rejection.