Acquisition of the biometric enrollment system for pensioners (biometric kits, servers, software solution) for the benefit of CARFO

This tender pertains to the acquisition and implementation of a biometric enrollment system for pensioners, which includes biometric kits, servers, and software solutions, aimed at benefiting the CARFO (Caisse Autonome de Retraite des Fonctionnaires) in Burkina Faso. The project is part of the Financial Inclusion Support Project, referenced as P164786, and is financed under IDA-63960. The procurement method employed is a Request for Bids (RFB), with the reference number BF-PGEPC-269142-GO-RFB. The awarded contract, which has a duration of 12 months, was officially notified on January 23, 2023. The successful bidder for this contract is PAPILON SAVUNMA TEKNO TICARET from Turkey, with a signed contract price of EUR 1,166,585.76. The tender also includes evaluated bidders from various countries, including DEFIS STRATEGIES and GNANZOUKY TECHNOLOGIES from Côte d'Ivoire, and GENKEY SOLUTIONS B.V. from the Netherlands. This project is significant as it aims to enhance the efficiency and security of pension enrollment processes in Burkina Faso, thereby contributing to improved financial inclusion for pensioners.

This is a supplies contract in the water and sanitation, transport and logistics and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Software, Hardware and Network Infrastructure. Located in Burkina Faso, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 1.2 million.

Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for the supply of goods in the water and sanitation sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.