ECHA/2020/666  Annex 1 to Tender Specifications  Technical Specifications Restricted  10 (77) o Data security  o Architectural guidance in projects executed in the scope of Lot 2  2. Inceptions, studies and development of new IT solutions, emerging from new  mandates, changes in the regulation or restructuring of ECHA IT portfolio. 3. IT prototyping, creation of Minimum Viable Product, normally covering a reduced  scope for helping on decision making and receive early feedback on the needs to  be addressed.  4. Where required, IT operations (maintenance and service desk) for the solutions  developed (front and back office) until transitioning.  5. Transition and System Integration services, including participation in projects lead  by the Lot 2 Contractor, takeover and handover.  2.1.2. Lot 2:  Grow  (Enhance and Expand) and  Run  (Operate and Maintain) Services in scope: 1. Governance and consultation services for the existing IT solutions  2. Evolution of existing IT solutions in DevOps mode including:  a. Development of new capabilities within existing platforms or frameworks  b. Improvement and enrichment of functionalities of existing IT products  according to new or updated requirements c. Work for the modularisation and reuse of existing common functions as guided  by the enterprise architecture 3. Delivery of services supporting the use of the data generated, managed and exposed  by the IT systems in the portfolio including:  a. Development of capabilities for data analytics on chemicals  b. Support and further development of reporting services c. Management and streamlining of the data repositories d. Harmonisation of the data management practices (e.g. modelling; mastering;  etc.) and increased alignment with given architectural indications  4. IT operations in DevOps mode for the solutions developed and maintained, including:  P.O. Box 400, FI-00121 Helsinki, Finland | Tel. +358 9 686180 | echa.europa.eu  d. Development and further improvement of the information flows serving the  integrated IT landscape and established architecture  The  Grow  part of the model is focused on developing and enhancing existing IT in support  of business growth (typically adjustments to changes in legal requirements or  improvements in business processes). They extend existing capabilities and sustain user  satisfaction. From an investment perspective, the  Grow  expenditure enhances the ability  to leverage on the initial investment.  The  Run part of the model indicates how much of the IT resource is focused on the  everyday operations.  Run  expenses maintain essential functions and deliver efficiency at  the appropriate quality and price for expected performance levels.  In general terms, the objective of Lot 2 is to procure the best expertise available for the  delivery of highly standardised software development services, industry grade operation  functions as well as scalable development and support capabilities for consolidated IT  products with an established large and constantly growing user base.