Overview

The GEM/2025/B/6139109 tender is issued by the Department of Higher Education, under the auspices of the Ministry of Education. The objective of this tender is to procure Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW), which are essential components for ensuring robust cybersecurity frameworks within educational institutions. The Selected vendor will be responsible for supplying NGFWs that adhere to the strict specifications and performance standards delineated in this document.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The scope of work entails the delivery, installation, and configuration of Next Generation Firewalls. The objectives of this tender include enhancing network security, providing threat detection, and enabling secure access for users across various educational platforms. Interested bidders are expected to provide transparent methodologies for the performance of these tasks.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this tender, bidders must be registered entities with established competencies in providing firewall solutions. Interested parties must demonstrate prior experience in similar projects and must possess relevant certifications.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include the following specifications that must be met by all proposals:

• Compatibility with existing network infrastructure.
• Capacity to support high throughput and low latency operations.
• Advanced threat intelligence capability.
• User-friendly management and reporting interfaces.

Financial Requirements

Bidders must submit a financial proposal along with their technical proposal. This includes detailed pricing for the NGFWs as well as any associated costs for installation and configuration. Compliance with standard payment terms, such as advance payments, milestone payments, and final payments, must be outlined.

Document Submission Details

All proposals must be submitted electronically in a PDF format. The documents required for submission include:

• Technical proposal.
• Financial proposal.
• Proof of eligibility and compliance documents.
• Company registration certificates.

Special Provisions

In accordance with government policy, provisions will be made to benefit Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups by allowing relaxed eligibility criteria and potentially increasing their chances of successful bid submissions.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation of tenders will be conducted based on a dual-stage procedure, assessing both technical and financial aspects. Importance will be placed on the technical suitability of the firewall solutions as well as the overall cost-effectiveness of the proposals received.

Delivery Locations

The delivery of the firewalls is limited to designated educational institutions identified by the Department of Higher Education. The exact locations will be provided following the selection process.

Contact Information

For inquiries relating to this tender, interested parties are encouraged to reach out through the official email provided in the tender documentation.