Tenders/Provision of Electronic Fingerprint Capture Devices

Provision of Electronic Fingerprint Capture Devices

Western Australia Police Force

Published: Nov 12, 2026

Updated: Nov 13, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the security and defense and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Telecommunications and Police. Located in Australia, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Tenders WA, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the security and defense sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Criminal Investigation (Identifying People) Act 2002 (the Act) was enacted to authorise police and public officers to obtain the personal details and Identifying Particulars (IP) of people for forensic and other related purposes. IP in relation to a person means: a print of the person’s hands (including fingers), feet (including toes) or ears; a photograph of the person (including any identifying features of the person); an impression of an identifying feature of the person (including a dental impression); a sample of the person’s hair taken for purposes other than obtaining the person’s DNA profile; and the person’s DNA profile. The Forensic Division of the Western Australia Police Force (WA Police Force) have consistently sought innovation in fingerprint collection with the intention to transition to a full digital process for collecting IP from charged individuals from the current hybrid ink/digital approach. Statewide Ink fingerprints must be delivered to the Forensic Division in Perth for the same quality assessment applied to digitally captured fingerprints. A fully digital approach is intended to reduce this delay and provide a real-time quality assessment and operator feedback at capture, supporting print quality and expediting equivalent outcomes. Through this procurement process, the WA Police Force seeks to engage Contractors on available, proven scanning technology devices, both on-site and mobile, to support its strategy and drive strategic investment in expanding digital fingerprint capture devices across Western Australia (WA). Currently the WA Police Force maintains a fleet of NEC LiveScan devices that are on-site at policing locations such as police stations and offices. There is an ongoing requirement for the WA Police Force to purchase and maintain on-site devices. In addition, the WA Police Force are looking to expand this functionality to enable mobile electronic fingerprint capture in-field at the time of charge or when a summons or Criminal Code Infringement Notice (CCIN) is issued. This capability plays a critical role in the rapid identification of individuals through integration with the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS), significantly enhancing timely and quality investigations and accountable prosecutions. Contractors must ensure that investment in digital fingerprint capture will enhance efficiency, improve data accuracy and demonstrate compliance with the Act.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Tenders WA and was originally published on November 12, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Western Australia Police Force

Western Australia Police Force has issued 64 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Security, Defense & Justice, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Australia. Notices are distributed via Tenders WA. Most recent publication: November 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

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

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Tenders WA to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Western Australia Police Force in Australia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.