Purchase of Next-Generation Firewalls

The Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences & Technology (PAF-IAST) located in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is procuring next-generation firewalls through sealed bids submitted electronically via EPADS. This procurement is aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity infrastructure of the institute with advanced firewall technology. The technical scope includes the supply and installation of next-generation firewalls that meet the latest security standards. Bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and possess Manufacturer or Distributor/Dealer status with proper authorization from the principal manufacturer specific to this tender. The firm should have sufficient financial, technical, and human resources to complete the contract within the prescribed timeframe. Interested bidders should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria including valid PEC registration if applicable, and must submit an earnest money deposit amounting to 2% of the bid value in the form of a CDR to the Procurement Office at PAF-IAST before the bid submission deadline. A tender fee of Rs 1000 is also required. The bids must be submitted electronically by Tuesday, 23 June 2026 at 11:00 AM. Manual bids will not be accepted. The technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM in the presence of the Procurement Committee and participating bidders. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical bid to clearly demonstrate compliance with the tender specifications and ensure the earnest money and tender fee are submitted timely to avoid disqualification. Early preparation and understanding of the EPADS submission process will help avoid last-minute issues. This tender is governed by KPPRA Rule 6(2)b Single Stage, Two Envelope Procedure. The tender documents can be downloaded free of cost from the PAF-IAST website and the EPADS-KPPRA portal. The procurement office contact number is 0995-931400, 931615 for any clarifications.