Procurement Process for Renewal of Fortinet Unified Threat Protection (UTP) Subscription and Forti Care Premium Support for Existing FortiGate 600E Firewalls

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Islamabad invites bids for the procurement of goods related to the renewal of Fortinet Unified Threat Protection (UTP) Subscription and Forti Care Premium Support for existing FortiGate 600E Firewalls under the reference P125386. This procurement is planned for the fiscal year 2026-27 and aims to cover eligible payments under the contract. Items being procured: - Renewal of Fortinet Unified Threat Protection (UTP) Subscription - Forti Care Premium Support for Existing FortiGate 600E Firewalls The procurement will be conducted using the Single Stage-One Envelope method adopting Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 and related regulations and guidelines issued by the Authority. All bids must be accompanied by a bid securing declaration in the format specified in the bidding documents and payments must be made via Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, or Call at Deposit. Bidders are required to submit their bids electronically through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/125386. Registration on EPADS v2.0 is mandatory for participation. The bids must be submitted on or before Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The bid opening will take place on the same day at 11:30 AM via EPADS v2.0. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Eligibility criteria include compliance with the Public Procurement Rules and registration on the EPADS platform. Bidders should ensure timely registration and submission to avoid disqualification. For assistance, a tutorial is available at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/A_tutorial_to_explain_the_registration_process and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. This procurement is critical for maintaining cybersecurity infrastructure at BISP Islamabad. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure all requirements are met. Timely submission and adherence to the prescribed format will enhance chances of success.