diff --git a/.release-version b/.release-version
index 83cf0d95..41211425 100644
--- a/.release-version
+++ b/.release-version
@@ -1 +1 @@
-1.29.1
+1.29.2
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..03ce14d9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+# Contributing
+
+All contributions to this project are subject to the [MIT License](https://foss-haas.mit-license.org/). By submitting a contribution, you agree to license your work under these terms.
+
+## Contribution Process
+
+### 1. Issue First
+
+All contributions from outside the core team require an **Issue First** approach. Before submitting a pull request (PR), you must:
+
+- Open an issue in the repository.
+- Ensure the issue includes:
+  - **Clear problem statement:** Describe the issue or feature request.
+  - **Reproduction steps:** If reporting a bug, provide steps to reproduce it.
+  - **Proposed approach:** Outline your suggested solution or implementation.
+  - **Why this change matters:** Explain the impact or necessity of the change.
+- Tag `@sanger/psd-developers` in the issue to bring it to the attention of a maintainer.
+- Wait for the issue to be assigned or approved by a maintainer.
+
+### 2. Pull Request
+
+Once your issue is approved:
+
+- Fork the repository and create a branch for your changes.
+- Submit a PR referencing the approved issue.
+- Ensure your code adheres to the project's coding standards and passes all tests.
+
+### 3. Review
+
+Maintainers will review your PR. Address any feedback before merging.
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diff --git a/Gemfile.lock b/Gemfile.lock
index 7b588935..14bbf6a4 100644
--- a/Gemfile.lock
+++ b/Gemfile.lock
@@ -89,19 +89,18 @@ GEM
       uri (>= 0.13.1)
     addressable (2.9.0)
       public_suffix (>= 2.0.2, < 8.0)
-    amq-protocol (2.7.0)
+    amq-protocol (2.3.3)
     ancestry (4.3.3)
       activerecord (>= 5.2.6)
     ast (2.4.3)
     base64 (0.3.0)
     bigdecimal (4.1.0)
     bindex (0.8.1)
-    bootsnap (1.23.0)
+    bootsnap (1.24.1)
       msgpack (~> 1.2)
     builder (3.3.0)
-    bunny (3.1.0)
-      amq-protocol (~> 2.7)
-      logger (~> 1, >= 1.7)
+    bunny (2.24.0)
+      amq-protocol (~> 2.3)
       sorted_set (~> 1, >= 1.0.2)
     byebug (13.0.0)
       reline (>= 0.6.0)
@@ -224,7 +223,7 @@ GEM
       bigdecimal
     net-http (0.9.1)
       uri (>= 0.11.1)
-    net-imap (0.6.3)
+    net-imap (0.6.4)
       date
       net-protocol
     net-pop (0.1.2)
@@ -401,8 +400,10 @@ GEM
       rexml (~> 3.2, >= 3.2.5)
       rubyzip (>= 1.2.2, < 4.0)
       websocket (~> 1.0)
-    sorted_set (1.1.0)
+    set (1.1.1)
+    sorted_set (1.0.3)
       rbtree
+      set (~> 1.0)
     spring (4.4.2)
     sprockets (4.2.1)
       concurrent-ruby (~> 1.0)