SCTIMST Secure Remote Access VPN Software and ZTNA Procurement

This tender, originating from the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), a constituent body of the Department of Science and Technology under the Ministry of Science and Technology, seeks proposals for the procurement of Secure Remote Access VPN Software. Identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7757430, this tender, dated 13-07-2026, focuses on a critical need within the Thiruvananthapuram office. The core requirement is for a solution encompassing Clientless VPN and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) capabilities, indicating a move towards modern, secure remote access paradigms. The bidding period is strictly defined, commencing on 06-10-2026 at 1:00 PM and concluding on 07-10-2026 at 1:00 PM. Only a single unit of this specialized software is being procured, emphasizing a targeted and essential acquisition for SCTIMST's operational security and accessibility needs.