Tender

Central Systems and Supporting Services

CENTRAL MARKET AGENCY LIMITED

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Tender

27 Jun 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Market Agency Limited is currently seeking vendors for the "Central Systems and Supporting Services" tender, which is classified under the environmental protection sector. The procurement process is in the active stage, with an open procedure method, allowing for competitive submissions. The tender period ends on 5th August 2019, with the tender opening scheduled for the same day. Interested parties should consider the submission requirements and the overarching goal of the procurement, which focuses on replacing support contracts for the Central Market Systems as they expire towards the end of 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in testing services, particularly those with expertise in software development and system testing. Companies with capabilities in creating test strategies and executing comprehensive testing plans are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful vendor will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of the Central Market Systems, making this an attractive prospect for firms looking to grow their presence in the public sector and expand their service offerings in market administration and environmental protection.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Central Systems and Supporting Services

Notice Description

The CMA operates a bespoke computer system and associated business processes, known collectively as the "Central Systems", in order to carry out Market administration. The core functions of the Central Systems are registration and settlement. Registration is the process whereby the CMA maintains a record of which customers are supplied by which Licensed Provider. Settlement is the process of calculating the wholesale charges attributable to each Licensed Provider on the basis of the customers that are registered to them. In carrying out registration and settlement, the Central Systems act as a hub for the exchange of data through electronic transactions between Participants. The support contracts that support the Central Systems expire towards the end of 2019. During 2019, the CMA is seeking to procure replacement Testing services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services required will include development of overall Test Strategy and Test Plans for the Central Market Systems and co-ordination and execution of necessary tests.

Renewal: 1 + 1 year extension option at the Authority's sole discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000589046
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL358836
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL MARKET AGENCY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cmascotland.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786468860

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7UF
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL358836
    Central Systems and Supporting Services - The CMA operates a bespoke computer system and associated business processes, known collectively as the "Central Systems", in order to carry out Market administration. The core functions of the Central Systems are registration and settlement. Registration is the process whereby the CMA maintains a record of which customers are supplied by which Licensed Provider. Settlement is the process of calculating the wholesale charges attributable to each Licensed Provider on the basis of the customers that are registered to them. In carrying out registration and settlement, the Central Systems act as a hub for the exchange of data through electronic transactions between Participants. The support contracts that support the Central Systems expire towards the end of 2019. During 2019, the CMA is seeking to procure replacement Testing services.

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