Acquisition of Web Application Firewalls and Perimeter Firewalls for Primary and Disaster Recovery Sites

ZTBL Islamabad invites bids for acquisition of Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Perimeter Firewalls (PF) to enhance cybersecurity infrastructure under IT & Office Equipment, IT Software & Licenses, and Security & Safety Equipment categories. This procurement aims to secure primary and disaster recovery sites with advanced firewall solutions. The scope includes supply, installation, configuration, and integration of firewalls compatible with existing infrastructure from vendors like Huawei, Fortigate, Cisco, and Juniper. The project requires 5-year OEM support, licenses, and onsite professional training for three officials. The solution must support high throughput, multi-factor authentication, advanced threat protection, and seamless integration with ZTBL's network. Delivery and implementation are expected within 90 days from purchase order issuance. Bidders must comply with PEC qualification criteria, be on FBR Active Taxpayers List, and provide a bid security of PKR 2,000,000. The contract includes a 5-year warranty and SLA with penalties for delayed resolution. The bid validity is 120 days, and performance guarantee is 10% of contract price. No advance payment will be made. Submission deadline is 26th February 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM at ZTBL Head Office, Islamabad. Bids must be submitted online via PPRA EPAD System, with original bid security delivered physically before closing. The physical address for bid security and documents is Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited, Head Office, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all required documents, especially OEM authorization and technical compliance matrix. Pay close attention to the bid security submission deadline and the detailed technical specifications to avoid disqualification. Also, verify your registration on the PPRA EPAD system well before submission to avoid last-minute issues.