The contract shall specify the key services to be rendered by the provider, which shall include:

1. (1)

   the establishment and operation of a primary repository in accordance with Article 26 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/574;

2. (2)

   in the case the operator of the primary repository is appointed as provider of the secondary repository, the establishment and operation of the secondary repository and the router, in accordance with Articles 27, 28 and 29 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/574;

3. (3)

   the provision, upon request, of other ancillary technical services connected with the operation of the primary repository that contribute to the proper functioning of the repositories system.

In defining the key services referred to in points (1) and (2) of paragraph 1, the contract shall contain specifications relating to the operability, availability and performance of the services meeting the minimum requirements specified in this Regulation and laid down in Chapter V of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/574.