Supply of SANGFOR NGAF License and Support at Institute of Business Administration Karachi

The Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (IBA) invites sealed bids from active taxpayers registered with relevant tax authorities for the supply of SANGFOR NGAF License and Support. This procurement includes software license subscription for one year, technical support and upgrades, and 24x7x365 license upgrades. The items being procured are: - M5400-F-I Premium Bundle (SSL VPN, Site-to-Site IPsec VPN, Stateful Firewall, Bandwidth Management, URL Filtering, Software Suite) for 1 year - M5400-F-I NGAF Software Upgrade with 24x7 Service for 1 year - M5400-F-I NGAF Return to Factory Service (5 Business days ship after receipt) for 1 year - M5300-F-I Web Application Firewall Module with signature-based protection for 1 year - M5300-F-I Premium Bundle (SSL VPN, Site-to-Site IPsec VPN, Stateful Firewall, Bandwidth Management, URL Filtering, Software Suite) for 1 year - M5300-F-I NGAF Software Upgrade with 24x7 Service for 1 year - M5300-F-I NGAF Return to Factory Service (5 Business days ship after receipt) for 1 year The scope includes supply, activation, and support of these licenses at IBA Main Campus, University Enclave, Karachi. The supplier must provide OEM or compatible parts for maintenance and ensure backup units are available if original equipment requires repair. The contract duration is one year with a possible extension based on performance. Eligibility criteria include relevant experience, minimum turnover of PKR 6 million per year, NTN and STRN registration, and authorized OEM or distributor status. Earnest money of Rs. 60,000 in the form of Pay Order or Demand Draft is required. Bids must be submitted via SPPRA EPADS portal and hard copies delivered to the IBA Main Campus tender box by December 4, 2026, 3:00 PM. The tender opening will be held the same day at 3:30 PM at IBA Karachi. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all tender documents are signed, stamped, and submitted both online and physically to avoid disqualification. Strict adherence to the technical specifications and timely delivery within four weeks after Letter of Intent issuance is mandatory. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified suppliers to provide advanced cybersecurity licensing and support services to a prestigious academic institution in Karachi. Bidders should carefully review the detailed terms and conditions, including performance security, liquidated damages, and data protection clauses, to ensure compliance and successful contract execution.