Banco de Costa Rica purchases four high-volume banknote counters

The Banco de Costa Rica (BCR) is opening a market study for the purchase of four high-volume banknote counting, sorting, and verifying machines, capable of processing Costa Rican colones, US dollars, and euros. The call is published in La Gaceta No. 171 on Thursday, September 10, 2026, and interested parties have ten business days to submit their proposals electronically.

The tender, identified by SICOP code 44102501-92080595, is promoted by the BCR’s Auxiliary Services and Institutional Transport Equipment Unit. The market study seeks to gather information on prices and conditions from cash handling equipment providers, without this yet implying a definitive award.

Technical characteristics of the machines

The requested equipment must meet high-capacity and authenticity verification specifications:

• Count, sort, and verify the authenticity of Costa Rican colones, US dollars, and euros.
• One continuous feed stacker, four output stackers, and one reject stacker.
• Integrated printer and a feed speed of 42,000 banknotes per hour.
• Compatible with banknotes from 60 to 90 mm in height and 110 to 180 mm in length.

Deadlines and submission method

The Banco de Costa Rica will receive proposals electronically within a period of ten (10) business days, counted from the same day of the announcement’s publication until 23:59:59 hours of the final day. Inquiries regarding specifications and conditions, as well as the submission of responses, must be managed through the Integrated Public Procurement System (SICOP).

Call contacts

For additional inquiries, interested parties may contact the following officials:

• Alejandro Medina Altamirano (amedina@bancobcr.com)
• Walter Barboza Mora (wbarboza@bancobcr.com)

The announcement is signed by Óscar Jiménez Bastos, Cash Administration Area Manager of the BCR.

The acquisition reinforces the Banco de Costa Rica’s capacity to process large volumes of cash with authenticity verification, a growing need in institutional treasury management. The call represents a relevant opportunity for both national and international cash handling equipment providers who meet the demanding technical and speed standards required.

Source: La Gaceta, No. 171, Thursday, September 10, 2026, Public Procurement section, page 133 (official reference: IN202601125404).