Sri Lanka Completes RFI for Unique Digital Identity Managed Service Provider Selection

The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka has completed RFI submissions for selecting a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the Unique Digital Identity (SL-UDI) project. The evaluation for the MSP is expected to conclude in April. The MSP will manage the biometric-based ID system built on the MOSIP platform, following an initial implementation by a Master Systems Integrator funded by a grant from India.

Published Mar 26, 2026

The Information and Communication Technology Agency has finalized the Request for Information (RFI) for the selection of a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity (SL-UDI) project. The evaluation process for the MSP, which includes major telecom operators among applicants, is expected to conclude in April.

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The MSP will manage the biometric-based ID system after its initial phase, focusing on security, networking, and data center operations. The SL-UDI system is part of Sri Lanka's digital transformation and funded by a grant from the Government of India. It will utilize biometric data such as fingerprints, iris scans, and facial recognition, built on the MOSIP platform, incorporating existing software modules and devices.