---
title: "Central Systems and Supporting Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000589046"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CENTRAL MARKET AGENCY LIMITED"
published: "2019-06-27"
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# Central Systems and Supporting Services

Buyer: CENTRAL MARKET AGENCY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000589046

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL358836 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL MARKET AGENCY LIMITED |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK7 7UF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL358836

## 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://cmascotland.co.uk
- http://www.cmascotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000589046

## Provenance

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