The objective of this procurement is the development of the operational version of the Inspire geo-portal and in particular:
Design and implement a Web-based geo-portal:
— providing a specific entry point to and offering client access functionality to Inspire network services from the EU Member States with a focus on discovery and view services, — that goes beyond the traditional SDI (spatial data infrastructure) portal concept (as e.g. implemented in the current geo-portal prototype) and provides users with a user-friendly interface for an enhanced experience allowing them to easily find and access spatial data and services, — that is modular, scalable and based on open standards and taking into account the benefits of an open source solution, — that interfaces through open standards with additional services such as registries and thesauri needed for its operation or for enhancing its operation, — that relies on the relevant institutional and scientific background, is compliant with the technical requirements given in the Inspire Directive and implementing rules (IR) and technical guidance documents and complies with all the system requirements outlined in this tender, — define the processes for updating (in particular to deploy new network services) and maintaining of the geo-portal, once the contract is finished. Read More
