UIDAI Tender 2026 – Procurement of Dataset for Face Liveness Model Training

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Technology Centre, Bengaluru, has invited online bids for the procurement of a specialised dataset for Face Liveness Model Training. The dataset will support NIST Level 1 and Level 2 certification of UIDAI’s liveness model.

Scope of Work
The selected bidder must supply approximately 1,13,000 videos, comprising 67,000 Level 1 and 46,000 Level 2 datasets. Data categories include real/live images, replay attacks, paper-based attacks, 3D masks and textile-based attacks. The dataset must comply with ISO/IEC 30107-3 standards, include multiple devices, environments and lighting conditions, and contain at least 20% Indian-ethnicity data. The bidder must replace or augment datasets that fail quality requirements or NIST evaluation. 50% delivery is due within 60 days and complete delivery within 90 days.

1. Bidder must be an Indian-incorporated legal entity established for at least 3 years.
2. Minimum 3 years’ experience providing similar services to Central/State Government, PSUs, nationalised banks or reputed organisations.
3. Bidder or its OEM must have supplied datasets to at least one NIST Level 1 & 2 or iBeta Level 1 & 2 certified face-authentication operator.
4. Similar completed work in the last 3 years: 3 projects of at least 40%, 2 projects of at least 50%, or 1 project of at least 80% of the estimated cost.
5. Must not be blacklisted or debarred and must hold valid PAN and GST registration.
6. Organisation must not be bankrupt or under liquidation.

Tender Fee & EMD
Tender fee is Nil. EMD is ₹5,20,000. Eligible exempted bidders must submit the prescribed Bid Security Declaration (BSD). Performance security of 5% of the contract value is required from the successful bidder.

Submission Guidelines
Bids must be submitted online through the GeM portal in separate technical and financial sections. Manual bids are not accepted. Technical bids must include supporting documents and sample datasets through cloud storage. Prices must be quoted only in the financial bid. Selection follows QCBS with 70% technical and 30% financial weightage; a minimum technical score of 70% is required.

1. Company incorporation/registration certificate and company profile.
2. Bidder General Information – Annexure I.
3. Similar work orders, contracts and completion certificates.
4. Evidence of NIST/iBeta certified face-authentication dataset supply.
5. Turnover proof: ITRs or CA-certified financial statements for the last 3 years.
6. PAN and GST registration certificates.
7. Non-blacklisting declaration.
8. Solvency certificate or undertaking confirming financial standing.
9. Technical Evaluation documents and sample dataset.
10. Bid Security Declaration, where applicable.
11. Pre-bid conference authorisation, if attending.
12. Performance Statement – Annexure VI.
13. Eligibility Declaration – Annexure VII.
14. Financial Quote Form – Annexure VIII.

1. Publishing Date: 10 November 2026
2. Pre-Bid Meeting: 16 November 2026, 11:00 AM
3. Last Date for Submission: 01 December 2026, 02:00 PM
4. Bid Opening Date: 02 December 2026, 02:00 PM
5. Estimated Cost: ₹2,58,50,058
6. Location: Bengaluru, Karnatak

Contract Period: Up to 6 months from delivery of the Level 1 dataset or completion of Level 1 and Level 2 testing, whichever is earlier.

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