The Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has issued a public tender to renew licenses for antivirus software for the Judicial Information Center and courts affiliated with the Ministry of Justice. This move is part of a plan to secure the technological infrastructure and digital systems used in judicial bodies. The tender aims to renew licenses for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Next Optimum software.
The project targets the renewal of licenses for 4,000 computers over three years. According to the tender's terms and technical specifications, the successful company will have to implement the orders within two weeks of being notified of the award, and activation and operation will take place within two days of delivery and inspection. The Ministry of Communications has set the price of the tender documents at 299 Egyptian pounds.
The initial insurance required for the tender is 50,000 Egyptian pounds. The timetable for the tender indicates that the technical bid opening will take place on October 5, with the announcement of the technical bid result scheduled for October 21. The financial bid opening is set for October 28, followed by the financial bid decision on November 4.
The contract is expected to be signed on November 25. The tender documents state that the project is not divisible and that the necessary financial allocation is available from the amounts transferred by the Ministry of Justice. Bidders are required to submit technical and financial offers in accordance with the controls and specifications defined in the tender.
The payment terms allow for a 25% advance payment against a bank guarantee, while 65% will be paid after delivery and inspection, and 10% after activation, electronic operation, and completion of the handover report from the beneficiary. The Ministry also requires the successful bidder to provide a final insurance of 5% of the contract value within 10 working days of being notified of the acceptance of their bid.
The contract's warranty period is three years, starting from the activation date, which matches the required license renewal period. The tender's terms and conditions emphasize the importance of adhering to the specified technical and financial requirements. The Ministry of Communications' move aims to enhance the cybersecurity of the Ministry of Justice's digital infrastructure.
The renewal of cybersecurity licenses is crucial for protecting sensitive judicial information and ensuring the continuity of judicial operations. The Ministry of Communications' efforts to secure the technological infrastructure of judicial bodies reflect the Egyptian government's commitment to enhancing digital security across various sectors.
Key points
- The Egyptian Ministry of Communications has launched a tender to renew cybersecurity licenses for the Ministry of Justice's judicial information center and courts.
- The project targets the renewal of licenses for 4,000 computers over three years.
- The contract is expected to be signed on November 25.
