Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c82-2f56-704b-b58b-a8c1b782f16e/annual-maintenance-support-and-development-of-the-dounreay-environmental-sample

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Annual Maintenance, Support and Development of the Dounreay Environmental Sample Management System

[CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ctm-portal-for-the-nda-shared-services-alliance)

Often single bidder

Estimated value

£60,000 to £90,000

Published

19 Jan 2022

Deadline

Closed

29 Jul 2021

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The scope of services for this contract includes the following activities:

### Maintenance Services

The Consultant shall:

â&#128;¢ Provide and update technical documentation for the system

â&#128;¢ Maintain and manage the renewal of the annual licensing (on behalf of the Employer) required for operating the following software from May 2022 until contract end:

o Filemaker Pro (Server and Employer)

o MBS FileMaker Plugin (20 seats)

o MSB Plug-In - Server

o LibXL Windows

o 360Works MirrorSync (10 seats)

â&#128;¢ Proactively maintain the current application and installation via remote access to a virtual server owned by the Employer to ensure efficient operation and data storage.

â&#128;¢ Resolve any issues or defects reported by the Employer

â&#128;¢ Ensure security updates and upgrades are applied in a timely manner to protect the integrity of the system

â&#128;¢ Rectify and action any security defects that are identified through proactive vulnerability scanning and system health checks

â&#128;¢ Have and maintain development and online mapping servers held under the Consultant's control.

### Support Services

The Consultant shall:

â&#128;¢ Provide a technical capability to ensure that the system is always functioning correctly and resolve issues promptly.

â&#128;¢ Provide a telephone/video conference support service to resolve operator issues

â&#128;¢ Provide a dedicated support contact for urgent issues

â&#128;¢ Provide an incident handling procedure including an escalation process

â&#128;¢ Provide a quarterly/annually report on the incidents that have been raised and status of resolution, adherence to service level agreement below.

â&#128;¢ Ensure all support services are responded to within 4 hours and resolved within 2 day as the agreed SLA

Development Services

### The Consultant shall

â&#128;¢ Develop new processes, as directed by the Employer, to increase the functionality and scope of the system

â&#128;¢ Develop improvements to the existing system, as directed by the Employer.

â&#128;¢ Follow change control procedures as specified and documented by the Consultant to maintain the integrity of the system

â&#128;¢ Provide a quarterly/annual report on the system changes within that period and the time spent on delivering these development changes.

â&#128;¢ Develop based on secure software standards, provide assurance of adherence

â&#128;¢ Develop testing cycle to ensure stability and erroneous code does not impact on the availability and security of the system

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## CPV classification

Industrial control software package

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4599c18c-80d1-4afa-8136-12662577699b)

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