Supply and deployment of new Cisco Systems communication equipment (or equivalent)

Summary

The procurement is for new Cisco Systems communication equipment, or equivalent, and licences for the Bulgarian National Bank, including delivery, installation, configuration, and standard and extended support. The contract lasts one year. Equipment must be delivered within 60 calendar days of the relevant order and installed and configured within 120 calendar days of delivery. Support runs for three years from acceptance of each delivery. Work will take place in Sofia and Plovdiv, and the estimated contract value is EUR 822,000. The deadline for submitting bids is 4 November 2026. The award criterion is the lowest total price. Bidders must demonstrate the required turnover and access to qualified specialists; the successful bidder must provide a performance guarantee equal to 10% of the total contract price before contract signature.