ICT services for the Operation and Maintenance of the Waters of LIFE Web Portal and Smart Phone Application

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) seeks ICT services for the operation and maintenance of the Waters of LIFE web portal and its associated smartphone application. This procurement covers the remaining duration of the EU-funded LIFE Integrated Project, from contract award until 30th June 2029. The project aims to reverse the decline of Ireland's high-status rivers through catchment management measures.

The existing system comprises:

• A centralized Go-based backend.
• A web-based management dashboard.
• A Flutter mobile application designed for field use and offline data collection.

The contractor will be responsible for the ongoing operation and maintenance of this system. Specific activities, as detailed in Appendix 1, include:

• System Operation: Ensuring the continuous availability and performance of the backend, dashboard, and mobile application.
• System Maintenance: Implementing bug fixes, security patches, and performance enhancements.
• Technical Support: Providing support for operational and maintenance tasks.
• Data Management: Overseeing the capture, management, and reporting of data related to the project's agri-environmental programme.
• System Updates: Potentially managing updates or minor enhancements to the existing architecture.

The project is part of a wider initiative to address pressures on high-status rivers, particularly those related to agriculture. The Waters of LIFE project involves multiple partners, including the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), Teagasc, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The system is used to capture, manage, and report data for a pilot agri-environmental programme, which includes a results-based payments scheme.

The maximum value of the Services Contract is capped at €80,000 (excluding VAT) over its term, including any extensions. No guarantee is provided regarding the actual volume of services required.

3. Background & buyer context

The Waters of LIFE is an EU-funded LIFE Integrated Project focused on reversing the decline of Ireland's high-status rivers, a key objective under the EU Water Framework Directive. The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) is the lead authority for this project. The project aims to develop and validate catchment management measures across six selected catchments.

A bespoke smartphone app and web portal have been developed to capture, manage, and report data for a pilot agri-environmental programme addressing agricultural pressures on these rivers. This programme includes a results-based payments scheme. The current procurement is to ensure the continued operation and maintenance of this critical ICT infrastructure for the remainder of the project's duration. The project involves several partners, including Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), Teagasc, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

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