ECHA/2020/666  Annex 1 to Tender Specifications  Technical Specifications Restricted  13 (77) to ensure readiness for service delivery;  Phase-in activities are aimed at ensuring readiness to engage in the execution of the FWC  for all contractors listed in the two lots in line with their expected level of involvement and  foreseen contractual modes (i.e. cascade, re-opening, hybrid). The phase-in period is envisaged to last  six (6) months 4 starting with the date of  signature of the framework contract and the foreseen work is grouped in basic and  extended stat-up activities identifying two different level of operational readiness required  for the contractors awarded and as presented below. 4. Extended start-up activities  (in addition to the basic start-up activities) • Perform the takeover of the existing services (specification, documentation,  software, tools and related data and infrastructure where applicable; see  • Take all steps needed for the interaction with Lot 2 first contractor in cascade,  especially on the Application Delivery and Service Management activities.  • Gain operational understanding of the ECHA IT Enterprise Architecture and  familiarity with the SDLC toolset, including the handover/takeover training  material required for the transitioning activities (see Transitioning across lots:  Takeover (WP 3));  • Produce the knowledge management strategy and plan; • Take all steps needed for a prompt set up of the environments and tools  necessary to ensure the full responsibility and execution of the services;  • Take all steps needed for a prompt set up of the security requirements (see  4.2.2 Security (WP 2.2)) to minimise lead time to full set up upon service  request (ref. 4.2.3).  • Take all steps needed to prepare for project and Contract Management activities  (see Governance and contract management (WP 1)), with particular attention  for the teams set-up and the organisation of internal services, and for the  preparation of the governance structure with ECHA; 3. Basic start-up activities 2. For LOT 2 –  cascade: 3.1. Activities  o first contractor in cascade  is required to perform  phase-in  in the form of  basic and extended start-up activities to ensure business continuity for service  delivery; o second and third contractor in cascade  are required to perform  phase-in in the form of basic start-up activities to ensure readiness for service delivery. P.O. Box 400, FI-00121 Helsinki, Finland | Tel. +358 9 686180 | echa.europa.eu  4 Subject to ECHA’s decision and if duly justified, phase -in period can be extended for certain  products.  Please note that the activities in this section include or refer to requirements and  deliverables listed in  section 4.3 Transitioning across lots: Takeover (WP 3) .$_{ }$