NMB Bank Sealed Proposal for Load Balancing Solution 2026
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5th February 2026, Kathmandu
NMB Bank Limited, a leading commercial bank in Nepal, has issued an invitation for sealed proposals from eligible and interested bidders for the supply, delivery, and implementation of a Load Balancing Solution. This initiative is part of the bank’s continuous efforts to enhance its IT infrastructure and ensure high availability, scalability, and security for its digital banking services and internal applications.
NMB Bank Sealed Proposal
The load balancing solution is expected to optimize traffic distribution across servers, prevent downtime, and improve the overall user experience for both customers and bank staff.
Scope of Work and Technical Requirements
The bank is seeking a robust load balancing solution that can handle high volumes of concurrent connections while maintaining low latency. The selected vendor will be responsible for the end to end execution of the project.
Key technical requirements for the proposal include:
Hardware and Software: Provision of high performance load balancer appliances or software defined solutions that support Layer 4 and Layer 7 load balancing.
Scalability: The solution must be capable of scaling horizontally to accommodate future growth in transaction volumes.
Redundancy: Implementation of a High Availability (HA) configuration to ensure no single point of failure within the network.
Security Integration: The solution should include features such as SSL offloading, Web Application Firewall (WAF) capabilities, and DDoS protection.
Support for DC and DR: The proposed solution must be deployable and synchronizable across NMB Bank’s primary Data Center (DC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) site.
Eligibility Criteria for Bidders
NMB Bank has set specific eligibility standards to ensure that the chosen partner has the technical expertise and financial stability required for such a critical infrastructure project.
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Company Registration: Bidders must be registered companies under their respective legislation with a minimum number of years in operation (typically three to five years).
Technical Experience: Proven track record of implementing similar load balancing or network optimization solutions in at least one or more commercial banks within the last few years.
Support Infrastructure: The bidder must have a dedicated technical support center or authorized service partners within Nepal to provide immediate assistance.
Compliance: The firm must not be blacklisted or disqualified by any government body, regulator, or bank in Nepal.
Submission Process and Deadlines
Interested bidders can obtain the official Request for Proposal (RFP) document from the bank’s Projects and Strategic Sourcing Department.
RFP Document Fee: A non refundable fee (typically NPR 1,000 to NPR 2,000) must be deposited into the “Bid Document Purchase Parking Account” (00901371300114).
Proposal Structure: Submissions must consist of separately sealed and stamped Technical and Financial proposals.
Submission Deadline: The duly completed proposals must be submitted to the bank’s head office at Krishna Tower, Kathmandu, by 5:00 PM within the specified timeframe (usually 15 days from the first date of publication).
The bank reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals wholly or partially without assigning any reason whatsoever.
Conclusion
The procurement of a modern load balancing solution marks a significant step in NMB Bank’s digital transformation journey. By investing in resilient network traffic management, the bank is reinforcing its commitment to providing secure and uninterrupted banking services. This project will play a vital role in supporting the bank’s growing ecosystem of mobile banking, web applications, and internal core systems.
For More: NMB Bank Sealed Proposal
