New development of sM-Client

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Original title: Neuentwicklung sM-Client

Steuerverwaltung Kanton Bern

Published: Sep 3, 2026

Updated: Sep 6, 2026

Source: simap_ch

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, finance and banking and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on IT support. Located in Switzerland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through SIMAP Switzerland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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The sM-Client (sedex Message Client) is a middleware application developed on behalf of the Swiss Tax Conference (SSK) and the Federal Social Insurance Office (BSV) for the exchange of sedex messages according to eCH-0058; it has been in productive use for over 15 years by more than 150 sedex participants in the sedex domains SSK and BSV. As a complete redevelopment of this application is planned, this tender seeks a provider to perform the following services: • Initial development of the new application within the framework of a work contract. The provider acts as a general contractor and bears overall responsibility for the realization of the new application, including all project services such as the creation of the detailed specification or user stories (including GUI mockup for acceptance), solution architecture, ISDS basic document, test management, training, and documentation. • Further development, maintenance, and support services after acceptance of the solution for a period of 4 years (+ 2 x 2 further years as an option) within the framework of a service contract, including support for the initial installation. The provider must also quote all requirements designated as options (in particular, the extension options for maintenance/support).

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from SIMAP Switzerland and was originally published on September 3, 2026. Last refreshed 30 days ago. Original language: German. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Steuerverwaltung Kanton Bern

Steuerverwaltung Kanton Bern has issued 3 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Finance & Banking, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Switzerland. Notices are distributed via SIMAP Switzerland. Most recent publication: September 25, 2026.

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Steuerverwaltung Kanton Bern in Switzerland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Switzerland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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