UPGRADING/REPLACING THE LAND INFORMATION SYSTEM (LIS) OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND SURVEYS – PHASE B
Short Description / Objective
The Project includes the development, regulation, parameterization and implementation of a new information system related to legal and fiscal functions, for the Department of Lands Surveys (DLS), which will replace and improve all the functions of the existing old system. The purpose of the Project is the creation of an integrated modern Land Information System (LIS), with upgraded, enriched and redesigned functions, designed in a way that serves efficiently, seamlessly and reliably both the operational processes of the DLS, as well as the provision of services to all independently the services of the wider public sector, other organizations and the citizen.
Additionally the Project includes the purchase, installation/configuration and maintenance of computer equipment to upgrade the infrastructure of the Web Platform “DLS PORTAL”, of the Department of Land and Surveys. The aim of the project is to add new elements / data / geographical information and new functionalities.
The project is implemented within the framework of the Cohesion Policy Program “THALIA 2021-2027” with the co-financing of the EU.
Project Budget
€19,2 M
Progress/Implementation Stage
The object of the Project will be implemented through the following Contracts:
1) Basic Contract for the Upgrade/Replacement of the LIS
The tender was announced on September 29, 2021 (No. DITS2021/042/A/A) and is in the evaluation stage. The ratification of the Agreement is expected to take place in December 2023, while its completion is estimated in January 2028.
2) Contract for upgrading the infrastructure of the "DLS Portal".
The tender was announced on September 5, 2022 (No. DITS2022/019/D/A) and awarded in February 2023. The completion of the Contract is expected to take place in September 2024.
1. Expected Benefits/Results of Upgrading/Replacing LIS
The operation of the new system will have many benefits for citizens, organizations, professional groups, other services of the wider public sector and the DLS itself.
Land Information System (LIS)
- Open, flexible and interoperable architecture.
- New redesigned and flexible procedures.
- Workflow models.
- Faster processing of tasks/services.
- Improved service to the public while reducing the need for the public to visit the DLS offices.
- Implementation of modern system security standards.
- Flexible tools enabling the production of specialised reports and statistics.
- Automation of workflows and faster delivery of e-services.
- Compatibility with local and European requirements.
- Effective interoperability with external systems.
- Reliable and secure data.
- Maintenance of and easier access to historical data.
- Reduction of backlog of cases.
- Unified communication through programming interfaces with Internet services and software.
- Minimise the need for multiple manual checks.
- Easier and faster future system upgrade process.
- Avoiding commitments in terms of technologies and specialised personnel.
- Building multi-skilled workforce.
DLS PORTAL
- Strengthen the mechanisms of monitoring, controlling and alert notifications to ensure the smooth operation of the DLS Portal.
- Enhance the quality of services provided on a 24-hour basis.
- Decrease service time for citizens and organized entities.
- Increase the efficiency and effectiveness in the public sector - DLS.
- Expand of e-government services.
- Utilize information for drawing conclusions, formulating policies and aiding decision -making.
Land Information System (LIS)
- Operational development of information technologies and enhanced performance through increased productivity, efficiency and cost rationalisation.
- Business continuity.
- Strengthening the IT environment of the DLS.
- Smooth system upgrade and transition to the new status, while preserving seamless performance of the daily tasks and transactions.
- Providing the latest, flexible and stable technological support which offers widely integrated functionality and enables the development of more efficient procedures and new services.
- Increased efficiency and effectiveness of services, and increase of their value.
- Risk mitigation, and reduction of the associated costs.
- Redesign of business processes and provision of mechanisms for publishing services and optimising their availability.
- Confronting challenges and laying down principles regarding the use of open and shared data, and the establishment of principles among stakeholders to ensure smooth and optimal access to information and online services.
- Introduction of integrated end-to-end processes supported by a service-oriented architecture.
- Setting standards for data integrity and quality.
- Lay the bases for the launch of a National Integrated Land Information System along with a National Geospatial Data Infrastructure.
DLS PORTAL
- Enhance/modernize/upgrade the hardware and software infrastructure of the DLS Portal.
- Ensure a smooth infrastructure upgrade and transition to the new state while maintaining the smooth execution of daily operations and transactions.
- Monitor all system users' actions and prevent misuse that may cause disruptions in the smooth operation of the system.
- Broader availability of electronic services to a wider public and businesses.
- Improve and expedite the DLS Portal's responsiveness to the various requests.
- Enhance/modernize/upgrade the hardware and software infrastructure of the DLS Portal.
- Ensure a smooth infrastructure upgrade and transition to the new state while maintaining the smooth execution of daily operations and transactions.
- Monitor all system users' actions and prevent misuse that may cause disruptions in the smooth operation of the system.
- Broader availability of electronic services to a wider public and businesses.
- Improve and expedite the DLS Portal's responsiveness to the various requests.
- Strengthen the mechanisms of monitoring, controlling and alert notifications to ensure the smooth operation of the DLS Portal.
- Enhance the quality of services provided on a 24-hour basis.
- Decrease service time for citizens and organized entities.
- Increase the efficiency and effectiveness in the public sector - DLS.
- Expand of e-government services.
- Utilize information for drawing conclusions, formulating policies and aiding decision -making.
2. Upgrade of the Infrastructure of the Web Platform "DLS Portal"
Short Description / Objective
The Project includes the purchase, installation/configuration and maintenance of computer equipment to upgrade the infrastructure of the Web Platform "DLS PORTAL", of the Department of Land and Surveys. The aim of the project is to add new elements / data / geographical information and new functionalities. The project is implemented within the framework of the Cohesion Policy Program "THALIA 2021-2027" with the co-financing of the EU..
