IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Tender description

The Contracting Authority intends to identify an Economic Operator(s) to provide the Biometric Matcher Platform and associated Services (BMPS). BMPS delivers across multiple biometric modalities and data sets (which shall include, but not limited to, immigration, citizenship, law enforcement) as part of Home Office Biometrics (HOB) programme. There are 2 distinct parts to the BMPS: (i) a technology platform and Biometric Matcher Service Bus; and (ii) Biometric Matching algorithm(s) that are integrated into the platform. This contract award notice is for part (ii) Lot 3 Matcher Engine Software (orthogonal-based) Supplier. Lot 3 Matcher Engine Software (MES) (orthogonal). Supplier will provide the following: Matching Engine Software (orthogonal-based) for matching and re-ranking of Ten-print, palm print and latent marks to support biometric searches of biometric records: — professional services including design, guidance and technical specifications for the matcher engine software, — collaboration with the MSS, — early life support, — ongoing Level 4 Support of the MES, and — provision of a software licence to deliver the services to the Contracting Authority and any other Central Government Bodies.