Replacement Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS)

New Zealand Police

Published: Jun 26, 2026

Updated: Jun 27, 2026

Source: gets_nz

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and security and defense sectors. Located in New Zealand, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 7, 2026.

Published through GETS - New Zealand Government, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

TN/26/12 – ABIS Replacement Initiative --- Extracted from documents --- TN/26/12 – ABIS Replacement InitiativeNew Zealand Police has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the replacement of its Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS).ABIS is a critical operational capability that supports identity management across Police workgroups, enabling investigative, evidential, and identification functions. It underpins court outcomes, deceased person identification, and public trust in biometric decision-making.Police is seeking proposals for a modern, secure, and scalable solution to replace its current biometric systems (fingerprint and image management system including facial recognition capability) with a single, extensible platform.The RFP includes detailed information on requirements, evaluation criteria, procurement process, timelines and proposed contractual arrangements.How to Access the RFPInterested parties wanting to participate in the RFP process will need to request and complete a Deed of Confidentiality prior to the release of the RFP documentationPlease contact the email address for documentation:tenders.national@police.govt.nz

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from GETS - New Zealand Government and was originally published on June 26, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police has issued 61 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 56 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Construction & Civil Works, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for New Zealand. Notices are distributed via GETS - New Zealand Government. Most recent publication: June 26, 2026.

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What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology 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 New Zealand. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 7, 2026. You have 42 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

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