Huawei Firewall Software License Renewal

Government College University Lahore invites E-Bids from firms, companies, general order suppliers, and manufacturers engaged in trading and registered with relevant registration authorities and tax departments including Income Tax and Punjab Sales Tax. Bidders must have a professional tax certificate for the FY 2026-2027 from Excise & Taxation Department and be registered on the Punjab e-Procurement System (eP). The bidding follows the Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure as per Rule 38(2)(a) PPR2014. Items being procured: - Huawei Firewall Software License Renewal The procurement involves renewal of the Huawei Firewall software license to ensure continued security and network protection at the university. Bidders must submit bids electronically via the Punjab e-Procurement System and attach payment receipts for bid security. No physical financial instruments like CDR or bank guarantees will be accepted. Eligibility requires registration on Punjab e-Procurement System, valid tax certificates, and submission of a bid security amounting to 2% of the estimated cost. The estimated cost is Rs. 1,057,745 with a bid security of Rs. 21,155. Key dates include bid submission and opening on 05th November 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. respectively. Bidders are advised to upload bids well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues. The bidding documents are available immediately after publication and can be downloaded from the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority website. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure complete and timely electronic submission on the Punjab e-Procurement System to avoid disqualification. Also, quoting rates for each item is mandatory to avoid non-responsiveness. For registration and queries, bidders may contact the Punjab e-Procurement System helpdesk at 1248 or visit https://ep.Punjab.gov.pk.