Procurement of Next Generation Firewalls with Four (04) License and Support for NTC

The National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) Islamabad invites sealed bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 for the procurement of Next Generation Firewalls with Four (04) Licenses and Support for NTC. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to enhance network security infrastructure at NTC HQs, G-5/2, Islamabad. Items being procured: - Next Generation Firewall including UTM Licenses (IPS/IDS, Antivirus and URL Filtering) - 10 Gbps Threat Protection Throughput (Enterprise Mix) - 4 x Year Licenses and Support by OEM from the issuance of Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC) The scope includes supply, installation, configuration, license activation, and comprehensive technical support including software updates and patch management as per OEM guidelines. The contractor is also responsible for user and administrative training and provision of all related documentation. Delivery and installation must be completed within 8 weeks from contract signing. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be OEM authorized suppliers with relevant experience supplying firewall and cybersecurity equipment to government or reputable private sector organizations. Bidders must provide valid FBR registration and a bid security of PKR 1,000,000. The evaluation will be based on Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) with a technical passing score of 75%. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Monday, November 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Original bid security must be submitted physically to Room No. 05, Ground Floor, NTC HQs, Islamabad before the deadline. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:00 AM via EPADS. A performance security of 10% of contract price is required upon award. Warranty includes 1 year standard and 3 years extended support with 24/7 OEM and local technical assistance. Payment will be made upon successful delivery, installation, commissioning, and issuance of Provisional Acceptance Certificate. Bidders are advised to carefully review the detailed technical specifications and terms of contract available on EPADS. Registration on EPADS v2.0 is mandatory to participate. One practical tip: ensure timely submission of original bid security physically to avoid disqualification. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to contribute to strengthening Pakistan's national telecommunication security infrastructure.