FortiGate Firewalls Upgradation

Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL) is procuring an upgrade of its FortiGate Firewalls in Islamabad. This procurement involves replacing the obsolete FortiGate 101e firewalls with the latest FortiGate-121G or a superior model. The scope includes delivery, installation, configuration migration, and commissioning of the new firewalls at GHPL premises. The successful bidder will provide OEM and local support for three years, ensuring all existing network policies, routes, and configurations remain intact and fully functional after upgrade. The technical specifications require 18 GE RJ45 ports, multiple SFP slots, dual AC power supplies, and 3-year unified threat protection with premium support. The bidder must be an authorized FortiGate reseller with at least 10 years of existence, have supplied a minimum of 15 firewalls in the last five years, and possess certified FortiGate resources including Network Security Experts (NSE) level 7. The bidder must also provide 24x7 technical support and complete documentation of the firewall environment. Bidders must be registered with FBR and on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). The bid submission deadline is **May 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM** via the EPADS portal. Bids must be uploaded in PDF format and include a bid bond of PKR 100,000. The technical and financial bids will be evaluated with a minimum technical score of 70 marks required to qualify. The purchase order will be awarded to the lowest financially evaluated, technically qualified bidder. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required documents including technical compliance sheets, proof of reseller authorization, and certified resource credentials are complete and attached to avoid disqualification. Early submission and thorough review of bid documents will help avoid last-minute issues. The bid opening will be held on the same day at 12:30 PM at GHPL's office in Islamabad.