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Provision of Network Security Firewall License Subscription

Issued by NATIONAL WATER HARVESTING AND STORAGE AUTHORITY · via Kenya — e-GP (egpkenya.go.ke)

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Published
27 Oct 2026
Closes
2 Nov 2026, 08:00 UTC
Bid opening
2 Nov 2026, 08:15 UTC
Reference
NWHSA/914/RFQ/0168/2026-27
Location
Kenya
Sector
IT & Telecom
Type
services

At a glance

NATIONAL WATER HARVESTING AND STORAGE AUTHORITY in Kenya has published a request for quotations in it & telecom: “Provision of Network Security Firewall License Subscription”. Submissions close on 2 November 2026, 6 days from today. Quote reference NWHSA/914/RFQ/0168/2026-27 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 5 notices from this buyer since 2026, 4 of them currently open. There are 143 open it & telecom notices in Kenya on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through Kenya — e-GP (egpkenya.go.ke), not through FreeTender.

Details

PROVISION OF NETWORK SECURITY FIREWALL LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION

Tender number: NWHSA/914/RFQ/0168/2026-27

Procuring entity: NATIONAL WATER HARVESTING AND STORAGE AUTHORITY

Procurement category: Non Consultancy Services

Procurement method: Request for Quotation

Bidding access: Limited (invited / registered suppliers)

Source of funds: GoK

Technical evaluation: Yes/ No Basis

Evaluation basis: Grand total wise

Bid validity: 91 days

Clarifications until: 29 Oct 2026 00:00 (Nairobi time)

Published: 27 Oct 2026 17:30 (Nairobi time)

Closing: 02 Nov 2026 11:00 (Nairobi time)

Bid opening: 02 Nov 2026 11:15 (Nairobi time)

Eligibility documents required

- SELF - DECLARATION FORM - SD 1&2 - CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION /INCORPORATION - COPY OF VAT CERTIFICATE/ PIN CERTIFICATE (CURRENT) - VALID TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE - COPY OF CURRENT BUSINESS LICENSE FROM NAIROBI CITY COUNCIL - WORK PLAN AND METHODOLOGY - ICT AUTHORITY REGISTRATION /ACCREDITATION - AUTHORIZED SOPHOS PARTNER/RESELLER - SECURITY UPDATES AND PROTECTION

Tender documents are free to download from the e-GP Tenders page (egpkenya.go.ke/tender) without an account; search by tender number. Bids are submitted electronically on e-GP.

Context for bidders

We hold 5 notices from NATIONAL WATER HARVESTING AND STORAGE AUTHORITY, going back to October 2026 — 4 of them still open. They buy mostly in IT & Telecom, Manufacturing & Supply and Social Development & Inclusion. There are 143 open IT & Telecom tenders in Kenya. This one closes in 6 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this it & telecom opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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