Firewall Procurement for Education Department Gujarat

Firewall - NGFW,Firewall - NGFW

Goods
Qty:2
EMD: ₹1.1 Lakh

Tender Timeline

Tender Issue
June 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM

Tender Description

Tender Title:

Firewall Procurement for Education Department Gujarat
Tender Reference Number: c93c3197

Issuing Authority:

Education Department Gujarat

Scope of Work and Objectives:

The primary objective of this tender is to procure Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity framework of educational institutions under the jurisdiction of the Education Department of Gujarat. The selected supplier will be responsible for delivering, installing, and configuring the firewalls to ensure robust protection against a variety of cyber threats.

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for this tender, bidders must be registered entities and possess a valid GST registration. Companies must provide proof of prior experience in supplying similar cybersecurity solutions to governmental bodies or reputed educational institutions. Preference will be given to those who hold necessary certifications for the products offered.

General Information

Item Category
Firewall - NGFW (Q2) ( PAC Only )
State

Financial Information

EMD Amount
₹1,14,000.00
Minimum Turnover
₹36.00 Lakh (s)
Bid Offer Validity
180 (Days)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No

Evaluation and Technical Information

Evaluation Method
Total value wise evaluation
RA Qualification Rule
H1-Highest Priced Bid Elimination
Inspection Required
Yes
Technical Clarifications Time
2 Days

Tender Documents

5 Documents
GeM-Bidding-7944553.pdfMain Document
Other DocumentsOTHER
GeM Category SpecificationGEM_CATEGORY_SPECIFICATION
Buyer uploaded ATC documentATC ATC
GEM General Terms and Conditions DocumentGEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS

Documents Required from Seller

  • Experience Criteria
  • Bidder Turnover
  • Certificate (Requested in ATC)
  • OEM Authorization Certificate
  • Additional Doc 1 (Requested in ATC)
  • Compliance of BoQ specification and supporting document *In case any bidder is seeking exemption from Experience / Turnover Criteria
  • the supporting documents to prove his eligibility for exemption must be uploaded for evaluation by the buyer

Frequently Asked Questions

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with a valid GST registration. Additionally, bidders must showcase previous experience in supplying similar Next-Generation Firewall solutions to government or educational organizations. It’s beneficial to possess necessary product certifications to strengthen the proposal.

The technical specifications for the firewalls require advanced threat protection, including intrusion prevention systems, content filtering, VPN capabilities, and robust logging and reporting features. Bidders must ensure their products are compliant with industry standards to meet educational cybersecurity needs.

An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is typically specified in the tender documentation. It serves as a security component in the bidding process. Bidders are advised to prepare this financial security along with their proposals to ensure compliance with the tender requirements.

Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the designated government procurement portal. All submission documents should adhere to the stipulated formats outlined in the tender requirements to ensure consideration.

Yes, MSEs can enjoy specific advantages in this tender, such as potential preferential evaluation or reduced financial requirements. The government encourages participation from MSEs to foster local entrepreneurship and innovation in sectors like cybersecurity for educational institutions.

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