Tenders/Open Banking Technical Sandbox

Open Banking Technical Sandbox

Central Bank of Oman

Published: Oct 28, 2026

Updated: Oct 28, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the finance and banking and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Banking. Located in Oman, Middle East & North Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Oman Tender Board, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the finance and banking sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This tender from Oman is for the provision of an 'Open Banking Technical Sandbox'. The contracting authority is looking for a qualified vendor to supply or develop a secure and functional testing environment that simulates open banking functionalities. The sandbox is intended to allow developers, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to test applications, APIs, and services in a controlled setting without impacting live production systems. Key requirements will likely include the provision of a robust and scalable platform, adherence to security standards, comprehensive API documentation, support for various testing scenarios, and potentially integration capabilities with existing systems. Bidders should detail their proposed sandbox architecture, features, security measures, implementation plan, and support services. The evaluation will focus on the technical capabilities of the sandbox, the vendor's expertise in financial technology and open banking, security protocols, and the proposed commercial terms. This is a significant opportunity for technology providers in the financial sector. Full tender documents are necessary to understand the precise technical specifications and requirements.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Oman Tender Board and was originally published on October 28, 2026. Last refreshed 11 days ago. Reference: 100226. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Central Bank of Oman

Central Bank of Oman has issued 39 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Finance & Banking, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Oman. Notices are distributed via Oman Tender Board. Most recent publication: November 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Central Bank of Oman in Oman. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Finance & Banking sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Oman. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Oman Tender Board to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 100226 when communicating with the contracting authority.