Procurement of Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Solution with Configuration for Board of Intermediate Education Karachi

This tender invites bids from Karachi-based firms for the procurement of a Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) solution by the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi, focusing on IT & Office Equipment and software licenses. The scope includes supply, delivery, installation, configuration, and commissioning of a Fortinet FortiGate 300E appliance to secure the network for at least 300 concurrent users. The solution must include OEM licenses for FortiCare support, UTP/Enterprise Protection services, and cover IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and SSL/TLS inspection. Installation involves physical rack mounting and integration with existing infrastructure, with a minimum 30-day delivery period post-contract award. Bidders must be legally registered in Pakistan, hold valid NTN and SRB registrations, and be authorized Fortinet partners with at least five years of experience and two similar projects completed. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL registration is essential, along with submission of bid security at 3% of the estimated cost and performance security at 10%. Stamp duty at 0.35% applies on the contract value. The submission deadline is set for 03 February 2026 at 14:30 hours, with bid opening on the same day at 15:00 hours at the Administration General Section, Old Building, 1st Floor, Room No. 31, Board of Intermediate Education Karachi. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS and original bid security delivered physically before the deadline. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes the original security along with the digitally submitted documents to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the stamp duty payment as it is often overlooked but mandatory for contract validity.