Liikenteenohjausyhtiö Fintraffic Oy has closed the €4.5M audio-visual equipment and services tender without selecting a winner

Liikenteenohjausyhtiö Fintraffic Oy, a body governed by public law operating in economic affairs, has conducted an open procedure for audio-visual equipment with services for the entire Fintraffic Group (Esitystekniikka palveluineen 2026). The procurement has an estimated value of €4,500,000.00 and an estimated duration of 96 months, covering audio-visual equipment, parts of sound and video equipment, repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment, and installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment. No winner was chosen and the competition is closed, with the reason being a decision of the buyer not to follow a tenderer's request to review the award, because of technical or procedural errors. The procedure was conducted under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Introduction

Liikenteenohjausyhtiö Fintraffic Oy, a body governed by public law operating in economic affairs, has conducted an open procedure for audio-visual equipment with services for the entire Fintraffic Group. The subject of the procurement is audio-visual equipment with services, and the subject and requirements are described in more detail in the annexes to the tender request. The procurement has an estimated value of €4,500,000.00 (VAT 0%) and an estimated duration of 96 months.

The procurement is not financed with EU funds and is not covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The award criterion is price (100 points) – Kokonaisvertailuhinta (total comparison price) calculated as the sum of all products. Four tenders were received: two from small tenderers and two from medium tenderers. No winner was chosen and the competition is closed, with the reason being a decision of the buyer not to follow a tenderer's request to review the award, because of technical or procedural errors.

Why This Contract Matters

This procurement was intended to ensure that the entire Fintraffic Group has access to audio-visual equipment and related services.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports Fintraffic Group: Provides audio-visual equipment and services for the whole group
• Significant Value: €4,500,000.00 estimated value
• Long-Term Commitment: 96-month duration
• Price Focus: 100% price-based evaluation (Kokonaisvertailuhinta)
• Competition: 4 tenders received (2 from small tenderers, 2 from medium tenderers)
• No Winner: Competition closed without a winner
• No GPA Coverage: Not covered by the Government Procurement Agreement

Contract Timeline

• Estimated duration: 96 months
• Notice published: 17 September 2026 (OJ S 180/2026)
• Notice dispatch date: 16 September 2026
• Previous notice: 55764576-5a90-4589-ae8d-d032adebd305-01

Contract Overview

Liikenteenohjausyhtiö Fintraffic Oy conducted an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Key features include:

• One lot: LOT-0000
• Estimated value: €4,500,000.00
• Duration: 96 months
• Framework type: No framework agreement
• Evaluation: Price (100 points) – Kokonaisvertailuhinta
• Winner: No winner was chosen (competition closed)
• Subcontracting: Not applicable
• No EU funding
• Not covered by GPA

Key Contract Details

• Main classification: 32321200 Audio-visual equipment
• Additional classification: 32350000 Parts of sound and video equipment; 50340000 Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment; 51310000 Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment
• Place of performance: Finland (anywhere in the given country)
• Procedure identifier: 19347d3c-ff17-4673-b44c-c65bf709cade
• Internal identifier: FT-001104
• Type of procedure: Open
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
• Review body: Markkinaoikeus
• Review deadline: 14 days

Lot Structure

Lot 1 – Audio-Visual Equipment with Services

• Title: Esitystekniikka palveluineen 2026
• Description: Audio-visual equipment with services for the entire Fintraffic Group
• Internal identifier: FT-001104
• Estimated value: €4,500,000.00
• Duration: 96 months
• Result: No winner was chosen and the competition is closed
• Tenders received: 4 (2 from small tenderers, 2 from medium tenderers)

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Estimated Value (€)	Winner	Tenders
1	Audio-Visual Equipment with Services	4,500,000.00	No winner chosen	4
Total		4,500,000.00

Scope of Supply

The procurement covers the following supplies and services:

• Audio-Visual Equipment: Audio-visual equipment for the Fintraffic Group
• Parts of Sound and Video Equipment: Parts of sound and video equipment
• Repair and Maintenance: Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment
• Installation Services: Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment

Special Procurement Conditions

• No Framework Agreement: No framework agreement
• No Winner: No winner was chosen and the competition is closed
• Reason: Decision of the buyer, not following a tenderer's request to review the award, because of technical or procedural errors
• Total Comparison Price: The award criterion is the total comparison price calculated as the sum of all products
• Tenderer Types: Tenders received from small and medium tenderers

About the Contracting Authority

Liikenteenohjausyhtiö Fintraffic Oy is a body governed by public law operating in economic affairs in Finland, responsible for traffic management services.

• Legal type: Body governed by public law
• Activity: Economic affairs
• Registration number: 2942108-7
• Location: Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Address: PL 71, 00241 Helsinki
• Contact point: Hankintapalvelut
• Email: hankinnat@fintraffic.fi
• Telephone: +358 294507000
• Internet address: https://www.fintraffic.fi

About the Winning Supplier

No winner was chosen. The competition is closed, with the reason being a decision of the buyer not to follow a tenderer's request to review the award, because of technical or procedural errors. Four tenders were received (two from small tenderers and two from medium tenderers).

Evaluation Criteria

The lot uses the following evaluation criterion:

• Price (100 points): Kokonaisvertailuhinta – the total comparison price calculated as the sum of all products.

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU
• Competition: 4 tenders received (2 from small tenderers, 2 from medium tenderers)
• Subcontracting: Not applicable
• No EU funding: The procurement was not financed with EU funds
• No framework agreement: No framework agreement
• No dynamic purchasing system used
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Review body: Markkinaoikeus
• Call for competition terminated: Competition closed without a winner

Additional Procurement Facts

• The contract is not covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
• No EU funds were used for this procurement
• The estimated value is €4,500,000.00
• The procurement is divided into one lot
• Price (100 points) – Kokonaisvertailuhinta is the evaluation criterion
• Four tenders were received (2 from small tenderers, 2 from medium tenderers)
• No winner was chosen and the competition is closed
• Reason: Decision of the buyer, not following a tenderer's request to review the award, because of technical or procedural errors
• The contract duration is 96 months
• No framework agreement

Market & Industry Perspective

The Finnish public sector audio-visual equipment market features a mix of specialised suppliers and service providers. Audio-visual equipment and related services are essential for traffic management operations and corporate functions.

Key trends in this market include:

• Price focus: 100% price-based evaluation (Kokonaisvertailuhinta)
• SME participation: Tenders received from small and medium tenderers
• Long-term contracts: 96-month duration
• Integrated supply and services: Equipment with repair, maintenance and installation services
• No GPA coverage: Not covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
• No winner outcome: Competition closed without a winner

Economic Significance

At €4,500,000.00, this procurement represented a significant investment in audio-visual equipment and services for the Fintraffic Group. However, the competition was closed without a winner, meaning no contract was awarded. The procurement will:

• Support Fintraffic Group: Intended to provide audio-visual equipment and services
• Support SMEs: Intended for small and medium suppliers
• Provide Long-Term Stability: Intended 96-month duration
• Ensure Supply Security: Intended integrated supply and services
• No Award Outcome: Competition closed without a winner
• Potential Re-tender: Future procurement may be required

Future Procurement Opportunities

With this procurement closed without a winner, future opportunities include:

• Re-tender: Expected due to closure without a winner
• Related Supplies and Services: Additional audio-visual equipment and services
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with future winners
• Other Fintraffic Projects: Similar audio-visual procurement opportunities

Opportunities for Suppliers

As this procurement closed without a winner, significant opportunities remain for audio-visual equipment suppliers and service providers:

• Re-tender: Prepare for the next procurement cycle
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with future winners
• Related Supplies and Services: Other audio-visual equipment and services
• Other Finnish Public Bodies: Similar audio-visual procurements

What Businesses Should Watch

• Liikenteenohjausyhtiö Fintraffic Oy's future procurement notices
• Re-tender of the audio-visual equipment and services procurement
• Other Finnish public sector audio-visual tenders
• Audio-visual equipment market trends
• Changes to Finnish procurement regulations

FinlandTenders Procurement Intelligence

This audio-visual equipment procurement is a notable example of Finnish public sector procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €4.5M estimated value over 96 months
• Price focus: 100% price-based evaluation (Kokonaisvertailuhinta)
• One lot: Audio-visual equipment with services
• No winner: Competition closed without a winner
• Competition: 4 tenders received (2 from small tenderers, 2 from medium tenderers)
• No GPA coverage: Not covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
• Integrated scope: Equipment, parts, repair, maintenance and installation

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Competitive pricing: 100% price-based evaluation
• Audio-visual expertise: Ability to supply audio-visual equipment
• Service capability: Ability to provide repair, maintenance and installation services
• Public sector experience: Understanding of Finnish public body requirements
• Scale capability: Ability to serve the entire Fintraffic Group

Supplier Takeaways

• Offer competitive pricing – 100% of evaluation is price-based
• Demonstrate audio-visual equipment supply capability
• Show service capability for repair, maintenance and installation
• Develop public sector experience with Finnish public bodies
• Demonstrate scale capability for group-wide supply
• Monitor Fintraffic and Finnish public sector procurement opportunities
• Prepare for potential re-tender

Key Takeaways

• Liikenteenohjausyhtiö Fintraffic Oy conducted an audio-visual equipment and services procurement with an estimated value of €4,500,000.00
• One lot: Esitystekniikka palveluineen 2026
• Duration: 96 months
• Evaluation: Price (100 points) – Kokonaisvertailuhinta
• 4 tenders received (2 from small tenderers, 2 from medium tenderers)
• No winner was chosen and the competition is closed
• Reason: Decision of the buyer, not following a tenderer's request to review the award, because of technical or procedural errors
• No EU funding
• Not covered by GPA
• No framework agreement

Conclusion

This audio-visual equipment and services procurement, intended to ensure that the entire Fintraffic Group has access to audio-visual equipment and related services, was closed without a winner. Despite the estimated value of €4,500,000.00 and the 96-month duration, four tenders were received, and the buyer decided not to follow a tenderer's request to review the award due to technical or procedural errors.

The 100% price-based evaluation (Kokonaisvertailuhinta) reflects the competitive and equipment-driven nature of audio-visual procurement, where price is the primary differentiator among qualified suppliers. The integrated scope, covering equipment, parts, repair, maintenance and installation, reflects the comprehensive service needs of the Fintraffic Group.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of competitive pricing, audio-visual expertise, service capability, public sector experience, and scale capability in winning Finnish public sector audio-visual contracts. The closure without a winner also signals potential re-tender opportunities in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Liikenteenohjausyhtiö Fintraffic Oy?

Ans: A body governed by public law operating in economic affairs in Finland, responsible for traffic management services.

Q: What is the value of the procurement?

Ans: Estimated value €4,500,000.00.

Q: Who is the winner?

Ans: No winner was chosen; the competition is closed.

Q: What supplies and services are covered?

Ans: Audio-visual equipment with services, including parts of sound and video equipment, repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment, and installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Price (100 points) – Kokonaisvertailuhinta (total comparison price).

Q: How long is the contract?

Ans: 96 months.

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: Four tenders (2 from small tenderers, 2 from medium tenderers).

Q: Is this contract funded by the EU?

Ans: No, the procurement is not financed with EU funds.

Q: What is the review body?

Ans: Markkinaoikeus.

Q: What is the lot structure?

Ans: One lot – LOT-0000 (Esitystekniikka palveluineen 2026).

Q: Why was no winner chosen?

Ans: Decision of the buyer, not following a tenderer's request to review the award, because of technical or procedural errors.

Q: Is the procurement covered by the GPA?

Ans: No, the procurement is not covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

Q: Is there a framework agreement?

Ans: No, there is no framework agreement.

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 641169-2026, OJ S 180/2026, published 17 September 2026.

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