The Xunta de Galicia published the tender on 30 October 2026 for the supply of 50,000 cryptographic identification cards for staff of the Servizo Galego de Saúde According to the government, the contract is worth 423,500 euros. The cards are intended for electronic identification, qualified electronic signatures, and access to information systems and authorised secure areas in public healthcare facilities. Bids may be submitted until 27 November 2026 at 14:00.
The procedure is being conducted through the Contratos Públicos de Galicia platform. The procurement entry (ID 829462, reference MA-SER1-26-049) provides for a framework supply contract with an initial term of two years, with the option to extend it by up to a further two years. The entry gives an estimated total value of 770,000 euros excluding VAT. In addition to the physical cards, the contract also covers the provision of software components such as middleware and drivers, as well as technical support for integration and troubleshooting.
According to the Xunta, delivery is to be phased: 5,000 cards in 2026, 25,000 in 2027 and 20,000 in 2028. The contracting authority is the Consellería de Sanidade; bids are to be submitted through the electronic procurement system SILEX. The tender documents include the administrative contract conditions and technical specifications, which set out the security requirements and compatibility provisions in detail.
The immediate aim is to standardise staff identification across the region and secure digital transactions within Galicia’s health service. Procuring the cards, software and support from a single supplier is likely to simplify system integration and establish clear responsibilities for operations and fault resolution. At the time of publication, no information was available on participating companies, the number of bids received or the future contract awardee.
The deadlines and figures are taken from the Xunta de Galicia’s announcement and the procurement entry on the Contratos Públicos de Galicia platform. The amounts quoted here refer to the respective sources; further economic assessments, for example of follow-on costs or potential savings, are not currently substantiated.
Editor: Clara Simonichek (Article created with AI assistance).