Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Islamabad invites sealed bids for renewal of IT security licences covering Fortinet FortiGate-600E firewall, Sangfor Web Application Firewall (WAF) 5300, Sangfor Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) for both server farm (70 agents) and client workstations (500 agents), and DigiCert SSL certificates for one calendar year. The tender is being issued by NUML's Administration division and encompasses comprehensive unified threat protection, advanced malware detection, application control, web scanning, vulnerability assessment, ransomware protection, and secure certificate management. All licences must be activated upon expiry of existing licences, with implementation and configuration as the successful bidder's responsibility. The total estimated value spans five distinct security solutions essential for institutional cybersecurity operations.
Bidders must possess National Tax Number (NTN), Sales Tax Number (STN), or Professional Tax registration along with a valid GST certificate. Proof of at least two years' support experience on quoted licences in government or semi-government institutions is mandatory. Bid security (earnest money) totalling Rs. 158,429 for Fortinet, Rs. 120,654 for Sangfor WAF, Rs. 39,183 for EDR Server Farm, Rs. 203,550 for EDR Clients, and Rs. 33,925 for SSL Certificates must be submitted as bank drafts valid for six months. A non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 15,000 is also required. Bidders must hold authorized dealership certificates for the respective solutions and provide an affidavit confirming they are not blacklisted by any government organisation. Financial health documentation (one year bank statements) is compulsory.
Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADSv2.0 along with sealed hard copies to the Director Administration, Jinnah Block, NUML on 8 October 2026 at 1100 hours, with opening scheduled for 1130 hours the same day. Rates must be quoted in Pakistani Rupees inclusive of all taxes and valid for ninety days; project completion is required within thirty days of order placement. Late delivery incurs penalties at 0.10 percent daily (maximum 10 percent). Ten percent of the contract amount will be retained as security and released after satisfactory licence completion. All queries should be directed to PPRA (51-111-137-237) for technical assistance.
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This is a straightforward IT security licences renewal package for a federal university covering firewall, WAF, endpoint detection, and SSL certificates for one year.
The scope is moderate (70-500 agents depending on component) and clearly defined with specific product models. Notable requirements include mandatory two-year government sector experience and tight 30-day delivery timeline with daily penalties. The earnest money commitment is substantial (Rs. 556,741 total), indicating institutional credibility checks. Bidders should note that 10 percent retention occurs and completion must be within 30 days post-order or penalties apply at 0.10 percent daily.
Who can bid: Bidders must hold NTN, STN, or Professional Tax registration with valid GST certificate. Authorized dealership certificates for Fortinet, Sangfor, and DigiCert solutions are mandatory. Proof of minimum two years' support experience on quoted licences in Govt/Semi Govt institutions is required. Affidavit confirming no blacklisting by government organisations is essential. Financial health demonstrated via one year bank statements typically required for large institutional contracts.