The Municipal Services Development Agency (MSDA) in Georgia has awarded a new IT procurement contract to secure official manufacturer support and security services for its existing network infrastructure. The contract reflects growing public-sector investment in cybersecurity and digital government services.
Contract Award Overview
The electronic tender (NAT260000558) was announced on 16 January 2026 and officially awarded on 4 February 2026. The procurement was conducted as an Electronic Tender Without Reverse Auction (NAT).
The contract has a total value of GEL 374,797 (including VAT) and will run from 4 February 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Scope of the Contract
The awarded tender covers the purchase of official manufacturer support and subscription-based security services for the agency’s Check Point next-generation firewall hardware.
The procurement falls under CPV codes:
48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48210000 - Networking software package
Key services include:
Vendor-certified technical support
Security updates and software subscriptions
Ongoing maintenance of network security systems
Strengthening cybersecurity protection across municipal services
Procurement Details and Process
The tender was managed by the Municipal Services Development Agency, a non-commercial legal entity based in Tbilisi, Georgia. The procurement required a bid guarantee of GEL 3,748 and included a bid reduction step of GEL 7,496, ensuring competitive participation.
The contract (No. N26/3804.02.2026) remains active, with more than a year of implementation scheduled before expiration in March 2027.
Strategic Importance for Georgia’s Digital Government
This government contract highlights the increasing importance of cybersecurity in public-sector digital transformation. Reliable network protection is essential for safeguarding government systems, public services, and sensitive citizen data.
The project supports:
Secure delivery of municipal digital services
Strengthening of national cybersecurity infrastructure
Continuous protection against cyber threats
Improved reliability of public IT systems
What Comes Next
Implementation will focus on maintaining and upgrading the agency’s firewall and network security systems through vendor-supported services and subscription-based updates.
This awarded tender demonstrates Georgia’s commitment to modernizing digital infrastructure and enhancing cybersecurity resilience across public institutions.
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