New Zealand Police

Replacement Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS)

TN/26/12 – ABIS Replacement Initiative

New 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 RFP

Interested 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 documentation

Please contact the email address for documentation: tenders.national@police.govt.nz