Romania – Communications equipment – Supply of NGFW (Next Generation Firewall) equipment for the SD-WAN communications infrastructure and network infrastructure configuration migration services.

Opportunity description

The communications infrastructure used by ANCPI, consisting of router/firewall equipment from different technology ranges, is fragmented and outdated, with support and warranty services nearly expired or already ended (EoS/EoL). It is necessary to purchase and implement modern Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) equipment integrated into a homogeneous SD-WAN architecture, accompanied by complete services for analysis of the existing infrastructure, design of the final architecture (HLD/LDD), configuration of the central platforms, physical installation of the equipment, complete configuration and integration of the SD WAN/NGFW/SPINE LEAF/Fiber Channel solution, migration of services and transition to production, final testing, transfer of knowledge to ANCPI personnel, enabling centralized administration, unification of security policies, performance optimization and flexibility of WAN connections. Number of days until which clarifications may be requested: 20 days before the deadline for submission of tenders. ANCPI will respond clearly and completely to all requests for clarifications, according to the provisions of para. (1), Art. 161 of Law No. 98/2016, on the 11th day before the deadline established for the submission of tenders. Estimated value excluding VAT: 24.675.329,89 Currency: RON - Estimated value of equipment: 22.714.760,96 lei excluding VAT - Estimated value of licenses: 373.592,07 lei excluding VAT - Estimated value of network infrastructure configuration migration services: 1.586.976,86 lei excluding VAT According to the Specifications, the procurement involves both the supply of NGFW (Next Generation Firewall) equipment, together with the related hardware and software components, intended for the implementation of a modern SD-WAN communications infrastructure within ANCPI's institutional network, and the services for analysis of the existing infrastructure, design of the final architecture (HLD/LDD), configuration of the central platforms, physical installation of the equipment, complete configuration and integration of the SD WAN/NGFW/SPINE LEAF/Fiber Channel solution, migration of services and transition to production, final testing, transfer of knowledge to ANCPI personnel, plus specialized support during the warranty period. Procedure: open. Estimated value: 24,675,329.89 RON. Review the original TED notice for the complete requirement, lots, amendments and attachments.