Renewal of Firewall License Sophos XGS-2100 Standard Protection Active-Passive Mode

The Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation (APPC) based in Islamabad is procuring the renewal of the Firewall License for Sophos XGS-2100 with standard protection in Active-Passive mode for a period of three years. This procurement is critical for securing the APPC's data center and IT infrastructure. The scope includes renewal of the firewall license with all necessary technical support and services as per the detailed specifications provided in the tender documents. Bidders must be legally registered companies or firms in Pakistan with at least five years of relevant experience. They should hold valid NTN and GST registrations with active taxpayer status from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The bidder must also demonstrate technical capability with certified staff experienced in Sophos firewall solutions and provide proof of similar completed projects over the last five years. Submission of a complete technical and financial bid through the Electronic Procurement and Disposal System (EPADS) is mandatory. The deadline for bid submission is 14 May 2026 at 14:00 hrs, with technical bids opening the same day at 14:30 hrs. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their bids including Earnest Money in the form of a CDR at 2% of the bid price. Performance guarantees at 10% of the contract value will be required from the successful bidder within ten working days of the Letter of Intent. Late, incomplete, or conditional bids will be rejected. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure strict compliance with all mandatory documents and technical requirements as non-compliance will lead to disqualification. Early submission and thorough review of the bid documents, including addenda, will help avoid last-minute issues and increase chances of success in this competitive procurement process.