The Ministry of Works plans to refresh and enhance its existing Next-Generation Firewall solution to mitigate security risks and threats.

As per the requirements in this RFT, suppliers are requested to propose maintenance, support and software/license subscription for: 

·        Refreshment of Obsoleted Devices in Existing Next-Generation Firewall Infrastructure (6 new devices).

·        Maintenance Support Renewal of Selected Devices in Existing Next-Generation Firewall Infrastructure (3 existing devices).

تعلن وزارة الأشغال عن خطتها لتحديث وتعزيز الحلول الحالية لجدران الحماية من الجيل التالي، وذلك في إطار جهودها المستمرة للحد من المخاطر والتهديدات الأمنية.

وبناءً على المتطلبات المحددة في وثيقة طلب تقديم العطاءات، يُطلب من الموردين اقتراح دعم الصيانة واشتراك في البرنامج/الترخيص لما يلي:

·         تحديث الأجهزة القديمة ضمن بنية جدران الحماية الحالية من الجيل التالي (عدد 6 أجهزة جديدة)

·         تجديد خدمات الصيانة والدعم لعدد من الأجهزة المحددة ضمن البنية الحالية لجدران الحماية من الجيل التالي (عدد 3 أجهزة حالية)

The tenderer Valid Commercial Registration issue by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce  and Tourism must include the following activity as mentioned in the tender advertisement,  on  the Tender issue date:

·      Computer programming activities (activity No. 6201)

·      Computer Consultancy and computer facilities management activities (activity No. 6202)

 Or equivalent.

1.      The Bidder/Contractor must be an authorized partner or agent for the Palo Alto Network. The valid official partnership or agent authorization certificate must be submitted with the tender response and Compliance with Renewal of Maintenance Support Contracts of Palo Alto Network Equipment as mentioned

1.               2 units of New PAN PA-1410 Production Firewall Hardware

·         Professional License Bundle

·         Premium support for 3 years

2.               2 units of New PAN-PA-440 Production Firewalls Hardware

·         Professional License Bundle

·         Premium support for 3 years

·         5 units Racks Mounting Kit

3.               2 units of New PAN-PA-410 Production Firewalls Hardware

·         Professional License Bundle

·         Premium support for 3 years

·         2 units Racks Mounting Kit

4.               3 units of Existing PAN-PA-440 Production Firewalls Hardware

·         Professional License Bundle

·         Premium support for 3 years

5.               1 unit of Existing PAN-PRA-25 Production Panorama Management

·         Premium Support for Panorama 25 devices Renewal

2.      Have a local representative for on-going after sales support of the proposed solution.