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National Digital Identity System & Electronic Certification Infrastructure
Funding
World Bank (IDA)
Lots
2 — PKI + CMS
Location
Nouakchott
Deadline
June 18, 2026
Section 01
The Islamic Republic of Mauritania has received funding from the World Bank Group under the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP – Mauritania Component). Through the Ministry of Digital Transformation and Administrative Modernization, the country is launching an international call for proposals to design, supply, install, and implement a National Digital Identity System and Electronic Certification Infrastructure in two lots. This represents one of Mauritania's most significant digital transformation initiatives, laying the foundation for secure electronic services, digital signatures, and citizen identification at national scale.
Section 02
Issuing Authority
Ministry of Digital Transformation and Administrative Modernization
Project Owner
WARDIP-Mauritania Project Management Unit (PMU)
Reference
AP-01_DP-15_WARDIP-2026
Credit Number
IDA-7445-MR
Funding
World Bank — International Development Association
Issued
April 28, 2026
Submission Deadline
June 18, 2026 — 12:00 PM
Procedure
Single-Stage RFP with Two Envelopes (Technical + Financial)
Bid Security
1,000,000 MRU per lot
RFP Document Fee
4,000 MRU (non-refundable)
Section 03
Lot 01
Design, supply, installation, and implementation of a national PKI infrastructure to enable secure digital identity and electronic certification at the country level.
Lot 02
Implementation of a Certificate Management System (CMS) and integration of electronic signatures with the ANRPTS Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
Section 04
| Criteria | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|
Technical & Other Rated Criteria | Methodology, team qualifications, work plan and technical compliance | 30% |
Cost of the Proposal | Financial offer assessed after technical qualification | 70% |
| Total | 100% | |
Methodology, team qualifications, work plan and technical compliance
Financial offer assessed after technical qualification
Procurement Method: International Competitive Bidding (ICB) under World Bank «Procurement Regulations for Borrowers under Investment Project Financing» (July 2016, updated September 2023).
Section 05
Eligible proposers must meet the following requirements:
Section 06
Deadline
June 18, 2026 — 12:00 PM
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Submission Format
Sealed proposals only — Electronic submissions NOT permitted
Section 07
RFP Document & Information
Proposal Submission
Access the complete Request for Proposals document with technical specifications, eligibility criteria, and submission requirements.
Official RFP available for purchase (4,000 MRU non-refundable fee) at the WARDIP-Mauritania PMU office in Nouakchott.
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