AI-Powered Smart Monitoring for Hajj Slaughterhouses

A comprehensive, interactive guide to the Request for Proposal from the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture.

24

Months Project Duration

~40

Total Estimated Use Cases

Multi-Tenant

Platform Architecture

Summary: Core Project Objectives

This project seeks a contractor to develop and operate an AI-powered surveillance system for Hajj slaughterhouses over 24 months. The system will use computer vision to automate monitoring across ~40 scenarios, focusing on enhancing compliance with health, environmental, and Islamic standards. Key goals include boosting operational efficiency, ensuring animal welfare through smart automation, and providing a data-driven platform for real-time decision-making to improve the overall quality of service.

Project Scope & Timeline

The project involves implementing numerous AI use cases over a structured 24-month timeline.

Key Deadlines & Penalties

    Delay Penalties

    A fine of 5,000 SAR per day will be applied for any delays in deliverables or required amendments.

    Project Phases & Deliverables (24 Months)

    Scope of Work: 19 Listed Use Cases (of ~40 Total)

    Click on a card for a detailed description.

    Technical Details & Requirements

    The RFP specifies a mandatory technical architecture, a set of required technologies, and extensive cybersecurity protocols.

    System Architecture Model

    The required system is a two-tier hybrid model. On-site "Edge" devices perform initial processing to save bandwidth, while a central "Data Center" handles advanced AI analysis and serves the user interface.

    Branch (On-Site)

    Cameras (RTSP)

    →

    Edge Device

    Selects key frames for analysis.

    →
    REST API

    Data Center (Cloud)

    GPU VMs & SQL DB

    →

    FE App

    Runs advanced AI models and serves the UI.

    1100+

    Total Cameras

    4

    Slaughterhouse Facilities

    10+ TB

    Available Training Data

    Implementation and Building of Systems and Platforms

    1. Preparation & Training

    • Supervise hardware installation (Edge Devices, Cameras).
    • Verify network and server setup for real-time processing.
    • Deploy and train specified AI models (YOLOv8, etc.).
    • Begin implementation of use cases.

    2. Integration & Testing

    • Integrate with Active Directory, 2FA, and Nafath.
    • Connect all systems via modern APIs.
    • Conduct comprehensive operational tests.
    • Validate Edge-to-Cloud data flow and real-time processing.

    3. Deployment & Launch

    • Transfer the tested solution to the live environment.
    • Ensure all cybersecurity standards are met on launch.
    • Prepare all necessary deployment documentation.
    • Launch will follow Agile methodology based on use case readiness.

    Cybersecurity Requirements

    Summary: Key Cybersecurity Mandates

    • All external parties must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
    • Strict adherence to all Ministry and national cybersecurity policies is required.
    • Any cybersecurity incident must be immediately reported to the Ministry's SOC.
    • Solutions must undergo vulnerability assessments and hardening before deployment.
    • Secure development practices (MFA, WAF, CAPTCHA, secure APIs) are mandatory.
    • All data, including backups, must be encrypted and stored securely.

    Bidding Process & Evaluation

    Understand the eligibility rules and how your bid will be evaluated.

    Bid Evaluation Criteria

    Stage 1: Basic Pass/Fail Criteria

    To qualify for technical scoring, a bidder's proposal must meet all of the following five conditions:

    1. Fulfill technical specs
    2. Commit to timeline
    3. Commit to outputs
    4. Provide work plan
    5. Understand the service

    Stage 2: Detailed Technical Scoring (Minimum 75 points to pass)

    Team & Special Conditions

    The RFP outlines mandatory requirements for the project team and other critical project conditions.

    Mandatory Human Resources

    Job Title Min. Experience Qualifications

    Critical Special Conditions

    • Commercial registration must include "Artificial Intelligence Technologies" (code 620113).
    • Solution must be deployed on a cloud environment inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
    • All source code and trained AI models must be delivered to the Ministry upon project completion.
    • The solution must not contain any closed-source libraries or require proprietary operating licenses.
    • The architecture must be multi-tenant and consistent with existing Ministry platforms.

    Appendices & Full Documents

    Access the full text of key documents and frequently asked questions.

    Frequently Asked Questions for Suppliers

    Bidder Questions & Answers

    Full Text Documents

    For detailed legal and procedural information, please review the full text of the General Provisions from the main RFP document.

    Summary: General Provisions

    • Equality & Transparency: All bidders must be treated equally and given the same information.
    • Conflict of Interest: Bidders must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
    • Confidentiality: All RFP information is confidential and cannot be shared.
    • Intellectual Property: The IP of the winning bid belongs to the Government Entity.
    • Subcontracting: Subcontracting is limited to 30% of the contract value and requires approval.