The Central Bank of Lesotho invites registered and accredited
Cisco suppliers for the supply and delivery of
2 x Cisco ASA 5500 Series Firewall Editions for
the Enterprise with the following
specifications:
Tenderers are advised to quote on both option a) and b)
Specifications:
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Specifications |
Quantity |
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Option a) Cisco ASA 5520: |
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i.
ISO version 8 |
2 |
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ii.
Failover enabled |
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iii.
IPS services |
|
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iv.
3 DES / AES VPN licence |
|
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v.
CSC – SSM – 10 with optional licences for anti-spyware, anti-phishing
and anti-spam (200 users) |
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|
|
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Option b) Cisco ASA 5540: |
2 |
|
i.
CSC – SSM – 20 with optional licences for anti-spyware, anti-phishing
and anti-spam |
|
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ii.
All other specifications as above |
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Tender Conditions
1. Bidders
are required to show i) delivery period, ii)
validity period iii) after sales service and iv)
warranty period v) Proof of accreditation with Cisco
2. A
written undertaking by the proponent that the
manufacturers warranty shall be extended to the
Central Bank of Lesotho and that the proponent shall
facilitate such extension.
3. Bids
bearing no identification of the bidder in sealed
envelopes clearly marked “Cisco ASA 5500 Series
Firewall Editions” should be deposited in the
tender box located at the reception area of Central
Bank of Lesotho at corner Moshoeshoe & Airport Roads
no later than 14h30 Friday,
March 13, 2009
4. Bids
will be opened the same day at 14h30 in the Central
Bank Auditorium. Bidder’s or their representatives
who wish to attend are welcome.
5. Certified
copies of current VAT compliance certificate and
traders license must be submitted with the bid.
6. Bidders
are requested to quote in Maloti or Rands only.
7. Central
Bank of Lesotho is not bound to accept the lowest or
any bid.
8. Bidders
must expressly respond to the specifications as
stipulated in the advertisement. References to
materials of which the Bidder is not the author
shall not constitute a response or part thereof.
9. For
further clarification bidders are requested to
contact the undersigned at telephone 22232091 or Mr.
M. T. Makula at 22232097
Special notes
·
Bidders are expected to ensure strict compliance
with the above specifications and conditions,
failure to do so will result in disqualification of
bids.
· All
Bidders are advised that a Vendor Exclusion Policy
shall apply, copies of the policy may be obtained
from the Secretary.
· Bidders
are to note that the Central Bank of Lesotho may
apply Withholding Tax obligation when effecting
payment.
N. Molapo (Mr.)
Secretary, Tender
Committee |
