Central Bank of Tunisia Launches National Tender for CTAF’s Complete IT Infrastructure Overhaul

The Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) has officially launched a national tender (AON No. 2026/08) for the comprehensive modernization of the IT infrastructure of the Tunisian Financial Analysis Commission (CTAF), the national authority tasked with combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The stated objective is clear: equip the agency with advanced technological capabilities to untangle increasingly complex suspicious financial flows, particularly as the volume of transactional data requiring analysis continues to surge.

A Contract That Goes Far Beyond Hardware

The selected vendor will not merely supply equipment. The tender encompasses end-to-end professional services, spanning software deployment, operational commissioning, and a structured training program designed to empower CTAF teams with greater operational independence. The five-year contract also includes software licensing, ongoing maintenance, and technical support. Notably, the procurement is divided into two distinct lots that bidders may pursue separately or jointly, though each option requires a dedicated submission.

A Strategic Opportunity for Tunisia’s Tech & Cybersecurity Sector

A project of this scale, spanning five years with a strong emphasis on professional services, presents a prime opportunity for Tunisian system integrators and software publishers specializing in cybersecurity and financial data management—provided they can meet the stringent technical requirements of a regulatory oversight body. On a broader level, this digital transformation significantly bolsters Tunisia’s credibility with international anti-money laundering (AML) compliance assessors, a critical factor increasingly scrutinized by foreign investors and global banking partners.