Purchase of Branch Level NG Firewalls

The Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control, Headquarters NADRA Islamabad, is procuring branch level Next Generation (NG) Firewalls to enhance network security across its branches. This procurement is specifically for the purchase of NG Firewalls with comprehensive warranty, support, and licensing to ensure robust protection and compatibility with existing infrastructure. Items being procured: - NG Firewalls (Hardware) with 5 Years Warranty, Support and Licensing, Qty 283 - NG Firewalls (Hardware) with 5 Years Warranty, Support and Licensing compatible with existing SDWAN Solution, Qty 283 - PR Site and Aggregation Firewalls (Hardware) with 5 Years Warranty and Support, Qty 4 - Centralized Controller for PR and DR Sites with 5 Years Support, Qty 4 The technical scope includes hardware firewalls with a 5-year warranty and licensing, ensuring compatibility with the existing SDWAN solution. The centralized controller will manage PR and DR sites, providing centralized security management. This tender requires bidders to be registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax authorities and be on the Active Tax Payers List (ATL) of the FBR. The procurement follows the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, with evaluation based on the Lowest Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 2026-08-05 at 11:00 AM at the Procurement Department, HO NADRA, G-52 Islamabad. Bids must be submitted electronically by the closing date of 2026-08-12 before 11:00 AM. The submission method is e-bid through the designated portal. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all technical specifications and warranty terms are clearly documented in your bid, and verify your ATL status and tax registrations are up to date to avoid disqualification. Early submission is advised to handle any technical issues with the e-bid system.