Renewal Licenses of Web Application Firewall WAF1 and WAF2

Sindh Bank Limited invites qualified bidders for the renewal of licenses for Web Application Firewall WAF1 and WAF2. This procurement is for the renewal licenses of F5-i4600 (WAF-1) with quantity 2 and F5-i2600 (WAF-2) with quantity 1. The licenses must be original and genuine, with a mandatory one-year license, warranty, and 24/7/365 on-site support, extendable at the Bank's discretion. The warranty period starts from the date of the Completion Certificate issued by the Bank. The successful bidder will also enter into a three-year Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for maintenance and support after the warranty period. The solution must have an end of life beyond five years at the time of submission. Delivery time is within 3 to 4 weeks. Bidders must be registered with relevant tax authorities and comply with eligibility criteria including NTN, GST, and Sindh Revenue Board registration. Bids must be submitted online via the e-Procurement System (EPADS) by 03/09/2026 at 10:45 AM, with bid opening at 11:15 AM the same day at Sindh Bank Ltd Head Office, Karachi. Bid security of 5% of the contract amount is required. Technical and financial bids will be evaluated on compliance and lowest cost basis. The Bank reserves the right to verify all documents and equipment authenticity. Items being procured: - Renewal Licenses of F5-i4600 (WAF-1), Quantity: 2 - Renewal Licenses of F5-i2600 (WAF-2), Quantity: 1 The scope includes license renewal, warranty, and support services with on-site assistance. The Bank will issue purchase orders as per need basis throughout the year. Bidders should ensure timely submission and compliance with all terms. A pre-bid meeting can be arranged at the Bank's Head Office Karachi upon prior notice. One practical tip for bidders is to upload bids well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues on the EPADS portal. For assistance, bidders may contact the EPADS helpline at 051-111-137-237 during working hours. This tender is a valuable opportunity for firms specializing in IT services and software license renewals to partner with a reputable financial institution in Karachi.