Procurement of Next Generation Firewall and Provisioning of Redundant Darkcore Fiber Connectivity

Pakistan Remote Sensing Agency (PRAL) Islamabad invites electronic bids for the procurement of advanced IT security and connectivity equipment in Islamabad. The tenders include the procurement of Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) hardware appliances without security licenses and the provisioning of redundant darkcore fiber connectivity between PRAL SAARC Office, G-10/4, Islamabad and FBR Data Centre, G-5, Islamabad. Items being procured: - Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) hardware appliances (HA pair) without security licenses - Provisioning of redundant darkcore fiber connectivity The procurement involves cutting-edge firewall hardware to enhance network security and a robust fiber optic link to ensure uninterrupted data connectivity between two critical government offices. Bidders must be capable of supplying high-quality IT security hardware and fiber optic provisioning services compliant with the technical specifications. Electronic bidding documents are available on the EPADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk and https://epms.ppra.gov.pk. Electronic proposals must be submitted through EPADS 2.0 by 23rd October 2026 at 3:00 PM. The bids will be opened on the same day at 3:30 PM. The procuring agency has constituted a Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) as per Rule-65 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2026, details of which are available on the PRAL website www.pral.com.pk. Bidders should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria including valid FBR registration and relevant experience in IT hardware procurement and fiber connectivity projects. Earnest money and bid security requirements are as per tender documents. Timely submission through the official electronic portal is mandatory. A practical tip for bidders: Carefully review the technical specifications and ensure your electronic bid includes all required documents and certifications to avoid disqualification during the technical evaluation phase.