Renewal of Firewall Licenses for Military Colleges and NBC NUST H-12 Campus Islamabad

The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Islamabad invites bids for the renewal of firewall licenses specifically for Military Colleges and NBC located at the NUST H-12 Campus in Islamabad. This procurement is aimed at ensuring continued cybersecurity and network protection for these critical educational and military institutions. Items being procured: - Renewal of Firewall Licenses for Military Colleges - Renewal of Firewall Licenses for NBC The technical scope involves the renewal of existing firewall licenses, which are essential for maintaining secure network infrastructure at the NUST H-12 Campus. Bidders must be reliable OEM or authorized suppliers registered with PPRA for E-Procurement on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (E-PADS). The renewal process requires compliance with the latest cybersecurity standards and seamless integration with current systems. Eligibility criteria include registration with PPRA, valid FBR and ATL status, and proven experience in supplying and renewing firewall licenses for similar institutions. The tender processing fee is Rs. 5,000/- non-refundable, payable via Pay Order or Bank Draft in favor of SGI Account, NUST H-12, Islamabad. All bids must be submitted electronically through the EPADS platform. The bid submission deadline is 21 August 2026 at 11:00 hrs, with bid opening at 11:30 hrs. Interested bidders should obtain detailed bidding documents from the E-PADS website or contact the P&LP Directorate at NUST H-12 Campus, Islamabad, phone 051-90851637. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and submission through the EPADS system to avoid disqualification. Also, prepare the original tender processing fee document for physical submission at bid opening to comply with tender requirements.