Data Center Firewall FortiGate 201G Procurement by LUMS

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) invites sealed bids for the procurement of one Data Center Firewall FortiGate 201G unit under tender reference LUMS/297/2026 dated 05.08.2026. The firewall must meet stringent performance specifications including firewall throughput of 39/39/26.5 Gbps, IPS/Threat Protection throughput of 9 Gbps, concurrent sessions capability of 11 million, new sessions per second of 400,000, 480 GB storage capacity, eight 10G SFP+ interfaces, and redundant power supply. The procurement is on an Ex-LUMS (DDP) basis with quotes required in PKR currency. This is a hardware-only solution where the selected vendor will be responsible for on-site configuration, installation, and deployment in production environments.

Bidders must be authorized distributors or manufacturers with technical competence verified through profile certificates and documentation. The bid security requirement is Rs. 2,000 (non-refundable) submitted with the bid form. A complete solution is mandatory; partial solutions will not be accepted. Warranty and support requirements include 24x7 NBD support for one year with principle verification, one year software upgrade and technical support, and hardware/software warranty valid for at least five years with documented proof. Special educational discounts are expected from all vendors. Technology enablement must include three-person expert-level (NSE-7) instructor-led hands-on local training sessions with all expenses including certification, boarding, lodging, and travel borne by the vendor.

Interested bidders must submit bids in a single package with two separate sealed envelopes containing financial and technical proposals respectively, both marked confidential and addressed to the Manager Procurement at LUMS, Opposite Sector U, DHA Lahore (telephone 042-35608246). All bids must be delivered by 03:00 PM on 18th August 2026. Bids received after the deadline will be returned unopened. Technical proposal opening will follow at 03:30 PM the same day in the presence of bidder representatives who choose to attend. Bidders may seek technical clarification from LUMS IST department if required.

LUMS seeks a FortiGate 201G enterprise-grade data center firewall with demanding throughput (39 Gbps), high concurrent session handling (11 million), and redundant architecture. The vendor must deliver complete deployment and training at their cost, including NSE-7 certification. Tight 13-day turnaround suggests urgent IT infrastructure upgrade. Vendor liability for system incompatibility is notable; pre-deployment requirement gathering is mandatory. Only OEM-authorized distributors should bid.

Who can bid: Bidders must be authorized distributors or manufacturers of the specified firewall. Proof of technical competence with deployment team credentials is mandatory. NTN registration and SECP compliance are typically required for vendors supplying IT infrastructure in Pakistan. Educational institution procurement typically requires no PEC category, but vendor authorization from the equipment OEM is essential.