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Implementation of National Digital ID System - Phase 1

Key Information
Funded by
Ministry of Home Affairs, Namibia
Status
Open
Deadline
20 Jun 2026 · 62 days left
Category
Services
Budget
USD 1,200,000
Reference
WS19882233-NAM
Method
International Open Tender
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Scope of Work

Technical Scope:
Development of a biometrics-linked foundational digital identity platform.
Deliverables:
  • Centralized biometric database (fingerprint and iris scan).
  • Issuance of 500,000 high-security digital ID cards.
  • Mobile ID application for government service authentication.
  • API integration for commercial banks and telcos.

Requirements & Qualifications

Mandatory Specs:
  • Firms must provide evidence of having deployed national ID systems in at least 3 countries.
  • Hardware must meet ICAO and NIST standards.
  • Firm must undergo a national security clearance process.
  • Experience in data migration from legacy systems is required.

Source: https://mhss.gov.na/tenders