LandIS Vector and Soilscapes Database

Tender description

Part 1 Maintenance Services 1. Storage of the LandIS Materials in a secure, easily accessible repository. 2. Development of LandIS in ways that meets the needs of current and future user communities. 3. Maintenance of the LandIS database such that it is operational and accessible. Maintenance will include hardware and software upgrades, backup and system security, metadata and system documentation, employment of adequately trained and experienced systems administration staff. 4. Maintenance of a LandIS records, user manuals, metadata and technical descriptions Part 2 Operational Services 1. Incorporate and archive any new, related material into LandIS. 2. Curate and where necessary repair any existing material in LandIS. 3. Digital capture and conversion of physical material in LandIS to a useable digital format. 4. Translate historical material to contemporary standards to ensure its current usefulness and future utility. 5. Provision of information, advice, support and data supply service, such as; a) Data provision to Defra under the various licence agreements as described in Schedule 3 . b) Web services made available utilising WMS/WFS where appropriate. c) Support of spatial web-based tools for selecting and extracting data for areas of interest. d) Data provision to third parties under licences described in Schedule 3. e) Educational Information provided freely on the LandIS website, for example the Soils Guide which gives a comprehensive description of all soil series and soil associations. f) Free access to selected personalised soil reports via the Soil Site Reporter (login with institutional email). g) Maintain and develop a LandIS user group aimed at actively promoting the use of the data and materials in LandIS