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 (BISP) Islamabad invites sealed bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 for the procurement process for renewal of Fortinet Unified Threat Protection (UTP) Subscription and Forti Care Premium Support for existing FortiGate 600E Firewalls. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to ensure continued security and technical support for BISP's Fortinet firewall infrastructure. Items being procured: - Renewal of UTP subscriptions for two (02) Fortinet 600E Firewalls for a period of three (03) years - Continuation of FortiCare Premium Support and OEM technical support - Firmware/software and general updates - Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) updates and protection - Antivirus/Anti-Malware protection and updates - Application Control - Web Filtering and DNS Filtering - Content Filtering and Advanced Threat Intelligence services - Continued access to applicable Fortinet security databases, signatures and updates during the subscription period - Registration/activation of the renewed subscriptions against the existing Fortinet 600E appliances The technical scope includes comprehensive renewal of security subscriptions and support services to maintain optimal firewall performance and protection against evolving cyber threats. Bidders must be registered with FBR (NTN and GSTN) and comply with eligibility criteria outlined in the bidding documents. The procurement will follow a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method under a National Single Stage-One Envelope procedure. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The bid opening will occur the same day at 11:30 AM on EPADS. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Original bid security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, or Call Deposit must be physically submitted to the Deputy Director, F-Block Pakistan Secretariat, BISP HQ, Islamabad before the deadline. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents accurately to avoid disqualification. Pay close attention to bid security submission requirements to maintain eligibility. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for qualified suppliers to support a key government program in Islamabad with critical cybersecurity services and support.