Tender Title: Cyber Security Audit - Infrastructure Audit

Tender Reference Number: GEM/2025/B/6151150

Issuing Authority:

The tender is issued by the Central Armed Police Forces, under the supervision of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Scope of Work and Objectives:

The primary objective of this tender is to conduct a comprehensive Cyber Security Audit focusing specifically on infrastructure security. The scope includes assessing the existing security frameworks, identifying vulnerabilities within the infrastructure, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance overall cybersecurity measures. The audit aims to ensure that all systems comply with national security standards and align with modern cyber defense strategies.

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for this tender, bidders must meet several eligibility requirements, including but not limited to:

• Being a registered legal entity in the relevant domain of cybersecurity services.
• Proven experience in conducting cybersecurity audits, preferably within governmental or large-scale organizational environments.
• Submission of relevant certifications showcasing expertise in cybersecurity practices.

Technical Requirements:

The tender requires bidders to demonstrate a thorough understanding of:

• Frameworks and standards pertinent to cybersecurity and infrastructure assessment.
• Tools and methodologies utilized in conducting audits, such as risk assessment and vulnerability scanning tools.
• Documentation of any previous audits carried out, including methodologies, results, and referenced guidelines.

Financial Requirements:

Bidder companies must provide evidence of financial stability and should include:

• Audit of the company's financial records for the past three years.
• Statement of financial capability to undertake the required audit work.

Document Submission Details:

All necessary documents must be submitted electronically. Bidders are encouraged to ensure that submissions include:

• Completed tender response forms.
• Supporting documents demonstrating eligibility and technical competencies.
• Financial documentation as stated in the financial requirements section. Document submissions should be carefully organized and adhere to the specified formats as outlined in the bid.

Special Provisions:

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups may avail specific benefits under this tender. Provisions are in place to encourage participation from these organizations, including relaxed eligibility criteria and certain financial incentives.

Evaluation Process:

Bids will be evaluated based on technical competency, financial capacity, and relevant experience. The evaluation will include:

• Scoring of technical proposals against established benchmarks.
• Financial assessments to ensure compliance with tender requirements.
• Allotting preferential scoring for bids from MSEs and startups.

Delivery Locations:

The delivery of services associated with this tender will primarily occur at various locations assigned by the Central Armed Police Forces across the jurisdiction.

Contact Information:

For further inquiries regarding this tender, interested parties may contact the dedicated department responsible for managing cybersecurity audits at the Central Armed Police Forces.