Tender Details

Firewall and ZTNA Subscription Renewal

Tender Number: 2/2026/ESKAN (EB/26/I-01)

PA Ref Number: EB/26/I-01

Tender Description

Information security at Eskan Bank has evolved over the years to provide robust security for the information assets of the Bank. EB seeks to build on its cybersecurity protection by renewing its perimeter firewall and zero trust network access licenses. This renewal intends to continuously extend cyber resilience of the bank in the face of dynamic and emerging cyber threats. The resulting environment is expected to continue fulfill the legitimate requirements of the stakeholders of the Bank over its information assets. EB seeks written proposals that adequately address the requirements set out in this RFP. The remainder of this document provides additional information that will allow a vendor or reseller to understand the scope of the license requirements and develop a proposal in the format desired by the Bank.

Issued by
Eskan Bank
Internal/External
Internal
Invitation Method
Public (LOCAL GCC)
Initial Bond
BD 500
Bid Validity / Initial Bond Validity Period (Days)
90 days
Tender Fees
BD 15
Contract Duration
3 Year
Is Alternate Bid Allowed
No
Publish Date
Sunday, 12 April 2026
Purchase Before
Sunday, 31 May 2026
Closing Date
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Opening Date
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Is this tender/auction allocated exclusively for SMEs?
No

Additional Notes

Tender Invitation – Firewall & ZTNA Subscription Renewal
Eskan Bank B.S.C. invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for the renewal of Firewall and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) subscriptions.
Please contact ansar.mohideen@eskanbank.com for any queries

How to Participate?

  • Those who are capable and wish to participate in the above tender have to purchase the Tender Documents online through the Bahrain Tender Board’s portal https://etendering.tenderboard.gov.bh starting from Sunday, 12 April 2026
  • Bidders are requested to enclose with their bids the Initial Bond for the amount specified above or at the rate of 1% of the tender value whichever amount is lesser, provided that no initial bonds value shall be less than BD 100/-. (Except for the Two-envelope tenders).
  • For Two-envelope tenders, bidders, are requested to enclose with their bids the Initial Bond for the amount specified above.
  • The initial bond should be in the form of a Certified Cheque, Bank Guarantee, or Insurance Policy.(or as specified in the Tender Documents) valid for the duration specified above.
  • The bids deposit place: (As Mentioned in the Tender Documents)
  • This tender is subject to the provisions of the Tender Law issued by the Legislative Decree No. 36 of 2002, its amendments, and its Implementing Regulations issued by the Decree No. 37 of 2002.
  • In addition, these conditions have to be considered:
    • Enclose copy of a valid Commercial Registration Certificate (CR) in line with the tender's subject.
    • Enclose copy of a valid certificate of compliance with the employment percentages for Bahraini manpower (Bahranization Certificate) issued by the Ministry of Labour.
  • This advertisement is considered supplementary to the tender documents. In case of any discrepancy between the Advertisement and the Tender Document, the Tender Document prevails.
  • Small and Medium Enterprises are eligible to obtain 10% preference in the financial evaluation stage, when submitting the "SMEs Classification Certificate" during bidding for this tender. The certificate is awarded by Ministry of Industry Commerce and Tourism to the SMEs and can be obtained when applying on the SMEs Registration System which can be reached via the following link: https://www.moic.gov.bh/en/eServices/sme
  • Vendors who are not registered in the Tender Board's e-tendering system shall be required to register through the below-mentioned link, and for assistance please contact the Tender Board through email helpdesk@tenderboard.gov.bh or call on Tel No. +97317566617.
  • For Registration

Inquiries

For further inquiries please contact on:

Eskan Bank
  17567788