Civil Hospital Amdavad Renewal of Sophos XGS 3100 Firewall Subscription Gujarat 2026 - IS 550/Firewall Standards 2026

Tender Overview

The Ahmedabad-based Civil Hospital Amdavad, under the Gujarat Health & Family Welfare Department, seeks renewal of the Sophos XGS 3100 hardware firewall subscription. The procurement focuses on ongoing cybersecurity protection for the hospital network. The tender indicates an EMD of ₹45,000 and allows flexible quantity adjustments up to 25% during contract execution. Location is Ahmedabad, Gujarat with a public sector procurement framework, emphasizing continuity of service and renewal of existing firewall software/subscription. The key differentiator is the renewal of an active-passive firewall setup, with a standard option clause for scaled delivery. This tender requires bidders to align with vendor terms and ensure uninterrupted security coverage.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Sophos XGS 3100 firewall subscription renewal (ACTIVE-PASSIVE configuration)
• Scope: renewal of subscription for ongoing support and updates (no new hardware specified)
• EMD: ₹45,000 (via DD/Bank transfer or online payment) with proof submission
• Payment terms: standard GeM/ATC terms; delivery of hard copy documents within 5 days post bid-end
• Option clause: quantity may increase/decrease by up to 25%; delivery period adjusts pro-rata with minimum 30 days unless original period exceeds
• EMD/Performance Security: can be provided as PBG or DD; online transfer details must be shown with bid
• Compliance: no explicit technical specs; bidders must satisfy ATC and renewal terms for active-firewall service
• Location & scope tie: renew Sophos security coverage for Gujarat government healthcare network installations

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹45,000; payment methods include DD, BC, online RTGS/Net Banking to U. N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre
• Delivery & renewal: renewal term aligned to contract; extended delivery time calculated per option clause with minimum 30 days
• Documentation: scanned proof of EMD submission; hard copies to be delivered within 5 days of bid end/open date
• Security: performance security accepted as DD or PBG per GeM GTC; post-award DD can substitute PBG within 15 days
• Compliance: bidders must follow ATC terms; no separate BOQ items; ensure uninterrupted firewall subscription renewal for the facility
• Eligibility: no explicit experience or turnover thresholds specified in data; bidders should meet standard government procurement criteria and furnish necessary technical/financial documents