Network Firewalls (NGFW + WAF) Procurement by Virtual University of Pakistan Islamabad

The Virtual University of Pakistan, located in Islamabad, invites qualified suppliers to submit bids for the procurement of Network Firewalls (Next Generation Firewall NGFW plus Web Application Firewall WAF). This tender is issued by the Virtual University of Pakistan's Procurement Department and aims to acquire advanced network security appliances to enhance the university's cybersecurity infrastructure. Items being procured: - Network Firewalls (NGFW + WAF) Quantity: 2 units The technical scope includes complete implementation, deployment, configuration, integration, testing, and commissioning of the NGFW and WAF appliances. The solution must meet detailed specifications such as firewall throughput of at least 50 Gbps, NGFW throughput of 14 Gbps, application control throughput of 25 Gbps, support for 500 concurrent Site-to-Site IPsec VPN tunnels, 1,500 concurrent SSL VPN user licenses, and comprehensive security features including IPS, Anti-Virus, URL filtering, DoS/DDoS protection, malware inspection, and centralized monitoring and reporting. The solution must be hardware appliances with full licensing for Active/Active High Availability and include all necessary SFP+ transceivers and fiber-optic cables for redundant core network connectivity. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be authorized partners of the quoted brand with at least five years of brand establishment and three years of local representation. Bidders must have offices/workshops in Lahore, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, and Karachi to ensure timely after-sales service. Registration on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) and submission of earnest money of Rs. 800,000/- in the form of DD, PO, CDR, or Bank Guarantee are mandatory. Tender fee of Rs. 1,000/- must be deposited online and proof attached. Warranty and support coverage for five years including software upgrades and 24x7 technical support is required. Key dates include the tender closing on September 22, 2026, at 2:00 pm, with technical bids opening at 2:30 pm the same day at the Virtual University Procurement Department in Islamabad. Bids must be submitted both online via EPADS v2.0 and as hard copies with original bid security and tender fee. Late submissions will not be entertained. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all mandatory documents including authorization certificates, financial soundness certificates, and affidavits on non-blacklisting are attached with the technical proposal to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully follow the Single Stage Two Envelope Bidding Procedure to separate technical and financial proposals correctly. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in advanced network security solutions to partner with a leading educational institution in Pakistan.