Renewal of License and Subscriptions of Firewalls

The Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) based in Islamabad Capital Territory is procuring the renewal of licenses and subscriptions for firewall security systems. This procurement covers multiple firewall models including FortiGate 201E and Sophos XGS series, as well as subscriptions for Red Hat Linux and Cisco Router. The scope includes renewal of Unified Threat Protection, Xstream Protection License, and Smart Net subscriptions for a period of three years. The services are critical for maintaining cybersecurity infrastructure at PNRA offices located in Islamabad, Mianwali, Karachi, Peshawar, Multan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and comply with all legal and financial requirements including FBR registration and tax compliance. The procurement follows a single stage-one envelope procedure under the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method. Bidders must submit their bids online via EPADS v2.0 by the deadline of Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. The bid security must be submitted in original form to the PNRA headquarters in Islamabad before the deadline. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully prepare the technical and financial bids in accordance with the bidding documents. Early submission is advised to avoid last-minute technical issues. The bid security and performance guarantee requirements must be strictly followed to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified IT service providers to engage with a federal regulatory authority and contribute to national cybersecurity efforts.