Systems Services Provider for Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

This tender seeks a provider of systems services to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF). The estimated annual service provision is 230 days. The contract duration is three years, with an option for two one-year extensions. The total estimated value over the initial three-year term is €450,000, exclusive of VAT.

The core services encompass:

• .NET programming: Development and maintenance using the .NET framework.
• XML programming: Expertise in Extensible Markup Language for data structuring and exchange.
• Oracle programming: Database development and management with Oracle systems.
• Uniface programming: Development within the Uniface application development environment.
• PHP programming: Server-side scripting for web development.
• Streamserve Batch Processing: Management and execution of batch processing tasks using Streamserve.
• Multi-platform Scripting: Development of scripts for diverse operating system environments.
• Genetic Evaluations Data Analysis: Support for data analysis related to genetic evaluations.
• Systems Support: Provision of ongoing support for key systems hosting the ICBF database.

The services are integral to the implementation of systems for herd book management, milk recording, artificial insemination, and member services for both Gene Ireland and Farmer members of ICBF.

3. Background & buyer context

The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) is procuring these systems services to ensure the continued operation and development of its critical IT infrastructure. The ICBF maintains ISO 27001-certified information security management practices and operates in compliance with relevant standards. This procurement is driven by the ongoing need for specialised IT expertise to support the organisation's core functions, which include managing livestock data, genetic evaluations, and member services. The services are essential for maintaining the integrity and functionality of the ICBF database and associated systems.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

Tenderers must satisfy the following mandatory requirements to be considered for evaluation:

• Turnover requirement: Not specified for this tender.
• Insurance:
• Employer’s Liability: €13,000,000 any one claim, unlimited any one period.
• Public Liability: €6,500,000 any one claim, unlimited any one period.
• Product Liability: €6,500,000 any one claim, unlimited any one period.
• Professional Indemnity: €1,000,000 in the aggregate per insurance year.
• Certifications: Not specified for this tender.
• Past experience:
• Relevant company experience and track record in large-scale contracts for Oracle Database Systems, including associated managed services and maintenance. Tenderers must provide examples of successfully delivered contracts within the last two years.
• Relevant company experience and track record in working with livestock data and genetic evaluation systems. Tenderers must provide examples of successfully delivered contracts within the last two years.
• Personnel: Not specified for this tender.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified for this tender.

Tenderers must also declare, via the eESPD, that no mandatory grounds for exclusion apply or that sufficient measures are in place to demonstrate reliability if exclusion grounds exist. They must also confirm satisfaction of the selection criteria.

5. Award criteria & scoring

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