Sansia Oy has awarded a €10.44M framework for municipal engineering, traffic, structural and port design services to thirteen suppliers

Sansia Oy, a body governed by public law operating in general public services, on behalf of Kuopion kaupunki, Siilinjärven kunta and Kuopion Vesi Oy, has awarded a framework agreement for municipal engineering, traffic, structural and port design services (Kunnallistekniikan, liikenteen, taitorakenteiden ja satamasuunnittelun suunnittelupalvelut) to thirteen suppliers. The awarded value of the framework is €10,440,000.00, covering architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, with a duration from 24 August 2026 to 30 June 2028. The contract was awarded following an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU. This is a follow-up notice (jälki-ilmoitus) published in consolidated form.

Introduction

Sansia Oy, a body governed by public law operating in general public services, acting as group leader and central purchasing body, together with Kuopion kaupunki, Siilinjärven kunta and Kuopion Vesi Oy, has conducted an open procedure for municipal engineering, traffic, structural and port design services. The procurement was divided into several sub-areas, but the follow-up notice is published in consolidated form. The contract data, values and selected suppliers for all sub-areas are reported in this notice as a whole. More detailed sub-area information (number of tenders, sub-area-specific prices and contract periods) is not itemised in the follow-up notice. All sub-areas were resolved in accordance with the procurement procedure, and there were no separate suspensions. The purpose of the follow-up notice is to present the realised contract data of the procurement as a single entity.

The procurement is not financed with EU funds but is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The award criterion is price (100 points). The framework agreement operates partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition. Sixteen tenders were received. Thirteen suppliers were appointed: A-Insinöörit Suunnittelu Oy, AFRY Finland Oy, Destia Oy (Asiantuntijapalvelut), FCG Rakennettu Ympäristö Oy, Insinööritoimisto Solutra Oy, Liikennesuunnittelu Kutoset Oy, Ramboll Finland Oy, Sitowise Oy, Sweco Finland Oy, Traficon Oy, Trimcon Oy, VSU maisema-arkkitehdit Oy and WSP Finland Oy. The winner selection status is that at least one winner was chosen. The maximum framework value and re-estimated value are €10,440,000.00.

Why This Contract Matters

This framework ensures that Sansia Oy, Kuopion kaupunki, Siilinjärven kunta and Kuopion Vesi Oy have access to a broad panel of design service providers for municipal engineering, traffic, structural and port design.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports Municipal Infrastructure: Provides municipal engineering, traffic, structural and port design services
• Significant Value: €10,440,000.00 estimated and maximum framework value
• Long-Term Commitment: 24 August 2026 to 30 June 2028
• Multi-Supplier Framework: Thirteen suppliers appointed
• Price Focus: 100% price-based evaluation
• Strong Competition: 16 tenders received
• SME Participation: All winners are micro, small or medium enterprises

Contract Timeline

• Start date: 24 August 2026
• Duration end date: 30 June 2028
• Contract concluded: 24 August to 04 September 2026 (various)
• Notice published: 22 September 2026 (OJ S 183/2026)
• Notice dispatch date: 21 September 2026
• Previous notice: 4b930cc7-d2a6-4512-8de2-27d61b51b8f4-01

Contract Overview

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

Key features include:

• One consolidated lot: LOT-0000
• Estimated value: €10,440,000.00
• Maximum framework value: €10,440,000.00
• Re-estimated value: €10,440,000.00
• Duration: 24 August 2026 to 30 June 2028
• Framework type: Framework agreement, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
• Evaluation: Price (100 points)
• Winners: 13 suppliers appointed
• Subcontracting: Not yet known
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes

Key Contract Details

• Main classification: 71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
• Place of performance: Pohjois-Savo, Finland (NUTS: FI1DB)
• Procedure identifier: 9d8e2534-a4e5-4b47-9d35-c922e1888c90
• Internal identifier: 555629
• Type of procedure: Open
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
• Review body: Markkinaoikeus

Lot Structure

Lot 1 – Municipal Engineering, Traffic, Structural and Port Design Services

• Title: Kunnallistekniikan, liikenteen, taitorakenteiden ja satamasuunnittelun suunnittelupalvelut
• Description: Municipal engineering, traffic, structural and port design services; procurement divided into several sub-areas, reported in consolidated form
• Internal identifier: 555629
• Estimated value: €10,440,000.00
• Maximum framework value: €10,440,000.00
• Winners: 13 suppliers appointed
• Tenders received: 16
• Contract concluded: 24 August to 04 September 2026
• Duration: 24 August 2026 to 30 June 2028

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Value (€)	Winner	Tenders
1	Municipal Engineering, Traffic, Structural and Port Design Services	10,440,000.00	A-Insinöörit Suunnittelu Oy; AFRY Finland Oy; Destia Oy, Asiantuntijapalvelut; FCG Rakennettu Ympäristö Oy; Insinööritoimisto Solutra Oy; Liikennesuunnittelu Kutoset Oy; Ramboll Finland Oy; Sitowise Oy; Sweco Finland Oy; Traficon Oy; Trimcon Oy; VSU maisema-arkkitehdit Oy; WSP Finland Oy	16
Total		10,440,000.00

Scope of Supply

The framework covers the following services:

• Municipal Engineering: Design services for municipal infrastructure
• Traffic Design: Traffic planning and design services
• Structural Design: Design services for structural engineering (taitorakenteet)
• Port Design: Port planning and design services
• Architectural, Construction, Engineering and Inspection Services: Services under CPV 71000000

Special Procurement Conditions

• Multi-Supplier Framework: Thirteen suppliers appointed
• Framework Agreement: Partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
• Consolidated Follow-Up Notice: The follow-up notice is published in consolidated form; sub-area details are not itemised
• No Suspensions: All sub-areas were resolved in accordance with the procurement procedure, and there were no separate suspensions
• Price Criterion: Price (100 points) is the sole award criterion
• Subcontracting: Not yet known

About the Contracting Authority

Sansia Oy is a body governed by public law operating in general public services in Finland, acting as group leader and central purchasing body.

• Legal type: Body governed by public law
• Activity: General public services
• Registration number: 2364760-8
• Location: Kuopio, Finland (NUTS: FI1DB)
• Address: Puutarhakatu 6, 70300 Kuopio
• Contact point: Marika Kinnunen
• Email: marika.kinnunen@sansia.fi
• Telephone: +358 444188826
• Internet address: https://www.sansia.fi

Co-Buyers:

• Kuopion kaupunki – Local authority, Kuopio, Finland (NUTS: FI1DB); Email: kirjaamo@kuopio.fi
• Siilinjärven kunta – Local authority, Siilinjärvi, Finland (NUTS: FI1DB); Email: kirjaamo@siilinjarvi.fi
• Kuopion Vesi Oy – Public undertaking controlled by a local authority, Kuopio, Finland (NUTS: FI1DB); Activity: Housing and community amenities; Email: asiakaspalvelu@kuopionvesi.fi

About the Winning Suppliers

Thirteen suppliers were appointed, all micro, small or medium enterprises:

• A-Insinöörit Suunnittelu Oy – SME, Tampere, Finland; Contract 555629_4; concluded 24 August 2026
• AFRY Finland Oy – SME, Vantaa, Finland; Contract 555629_7; concluded 01 September 2026
• Destia Oy, Asiantuntijapalvelut – SME, Helsinki, Finland; Contract 555629_8; concluded 01 September 2026
• FCG Rakennettu Ympäristö Oy – SME, Helsinki, Finland; Contract 555629_6; concluded 04 September 2026
• Insinööritoimisto Solutra Oy – SME, Oulu, Finland; Contract 555629_12; concluded 25 August 2026
• Liikennesuunnittelu Kutoset Oy – SME, Espoo, Finland; Contract 555629_3; concluded 03 September 2026
• Ramboll Finland Oy – SME, Espoo, Finland; Contract 555629_11; concluded 01 September 2026
• Sitowise Oy – SME, Espoo, Finland; Contract 555629_2; concluded 01 September 2026
• Sweco Finland Oy – SME, Helsinki, Finland; Contract 555629_5; concluded 25 August 2026
• Traficon Oy – SME, Espoo, Finland; Contract 555629_1; concluded 25 August 2026
• Trimcon Oy – SME, Varjakka, Finland; Contract 555629_13; concluded 01 September 2026
• VSU maisema-arkkitehdit Oy – SME, Oulu, Finland; Contract 555629_10; concluded 25 August 2026
• WSP Finland Oy – SME, Helsinki, Finland; Contract 555629_9; concluded 04 September 2026

Evaluation Criteria

The lot uses the following evaluation criterion:

• Price (100 points): Hinta

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU
• Competition: 16 tenders received
• Subcontracting: Not yet known
• No EU funding: The procurement was not financed with EU funds
• Framework agreement: Framework agreement, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
• No dynamic purchasing system used
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Review body: Markkinaoikeus
• Call for competition terminated: The call for competition has been terminated (contracts awarded)

Additional Procurement Facts

• The contract is covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
• No EU funds were used for this procurement
• The estimated value is €10,440,000.00
• The maximum framework value is €10,440,000.00
• The procurement is reported as one consolidated lot in this follow-up notice
• Price (100 points) is the evaluation criterion
• Sixteen tenders were received
• Thirteen suppliers were appointed, all micro, small or medium enterprises
• Subcontracting is not yet known
• The contract duration is 24 August 2026 to 30 June 2028
• The procurement was divided into several sub-areas, all resolved without separate suspensions

Market & Industry Perspective

The Finnish public sector engineering design market features a mix of national and regional consultancies, predominantly SMEs. Municipal engineering, traffic, structural and port design services are essential for infrastructure planning and development in the Pohjois-Savo region.

Key trends in this market include:

• Price focus: 100% price-based evaluation
• SME dominance: All thirteen winners are micro, small or medium enterprises
• Multi-supplier frameworks: Thirteen suppliers appointed
• Regional coverage: Services for Kuopio, Siilinjärvi and Kuopion Vesi
• Consolidated reporting: Follow-up notice published in consolidated form
• Strong competition: 16 tenders received

Economic Significance

At €10,440,000.00, this framework represents a significant investment in municipal engineering, traffic, structural and port design services for Sansia Oy and its co-buyers. The contract will:

• Support Municipal Infrastructure: Provide municipal engineering, traffic, structural and port design services
• Support SMEs: All thirteen winners are micro, small or medium enterprises
• Provide Stability: Framework running to 30 June 2028
• Ensure Service Availability: Multi-supplier framework with thirteen winners
• Enable Operational Efficiency: Standardised design services across sub-areas
• Support Regional Development: Infrastructure planning in Pohjois-Savo

Future Procurement Opportunities

With this framework now in place, future opportunities include:

• Re-tender: Expected after the framework end date of 30 June 2028
• Related Services: Additional municipal engineering, traffic, structural and port design services
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with framework winners
• Other Regional Projects: Similar design services procurement opportunities
• Framework Call-offs: Opportunities through reopening of competition

Opportunities for Suppliers

While this contract is awarded, opportunities remain for engineering design service providers:

• Re-tender: Prepare for future procurement cycles
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with framework winners
• Related Services: Other municipal engineering, traffic, structural and port design services
• Other Finnish Municipalities: Similar design services procurements
• Framework Call-offs: Monitor reopening of competition opportunities

What Businesses Should Watch

• Sansia Oy's future procurement notices
• Other Finnish municipal engineering design tenders
• Municipal engineering and infrastructure design market trends
• Changes to Finnish procurement regulations
• Framework call-off opportunities

FinlandTenders.com Procurement Intelligence

This municipal engineering design services framework is a notable example of Finnish public sector procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €10.44M estimated and maximum framework value
• Price focus: 100% price-based evaluation
• Many winners: Thirteen suppliers appointed
• SME dominance: All winners are micro, small or medium enterprises
• One consolidated lot: Reported in consolidated form in the follow-up notice
• Competition: 16 tenders received
• Regional coverage: Services for Kuopio, Siilinjärvi and Kuopion Vesi

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Competitive pricing: 100% price-based evaluation
• Municipal engineering expertise: Ability to deliver municipal engineering design services
• Traffic design expertise: Ability to deliver traffic planning and design
• Structural design expertise: Ability to deliver structural engineering design
• Port design expertise: Ability to deliver port planning and design
• Public sector experience: Understanding of Finnish municipal requirements

Supplier Takeaways

• Offer competitive pricing – 100% of evaluation is price-based
• Demonstrate municipal engineering, traffic, structural and port design capability
• Develop public sector experience with Finnish municipalities and utilities
• Demonstrate scale capability for regional service delivery
• Monitor Sansia Oy and Finnish municipal procurement opportunities
• Prepare for framework call-off opportunities

Key Takeaways

• Sansia Oy awarded a €10,440,000.00 municipal engineering, traffic, structural and port design services framework
• One consolidated lot: LOT-0000 (Kunnallistekniikan, liikenteen, taitorakenteiden ja satamasuunnittelun suunnittelupalvelut)
• Duration: 24 August 2026 to 30 June 2028
• Evaluation: Price (100 points)
• 16 tenders received; 13 suppliers appointed
• Winners: A-Insinöörit Suunnittelu Oy; AFRY Finland Oy; Destia Oy, Asiantuntijapalvelut; FCG Rakennettu Ympäristö Oy; Insinööritoimisto Solutra Oy; Liikennesuunnittelu Kutoset Oy; Ramboll Finland Oy; Sitowise Oy; Sweco Finland Oy; Traficon Oy; Trimcon Oy; VSU maisema-arkkitehdit Oy; WSP Finland Oy
• All winners are micro, small or medium enterprises
• Subcontracting: Not yet known
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• Framework partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
• This is a follow-up notice (jälki-ilmoitus) published in consolidated form

Conclusion

This municipal engineering, traffic, structural and port design services framework ensures that Sansia Oy, Kuopion kaupunki, Siilinjärven kunta and Kuopion Vesi Oy have access to a broad panel of qualified design service providers. By appointing thirteen suppliers, Sansia Oy secures a diverse panel with the capability to deliver municipal engineering, traffic, structural and port design services across the Pohjois-Savo region.

The 100% price-based evaluation reflects the competitive and service-driven nature of engineering design procurement, where price is the primary differentiator among qualified suppliers. The multi-supplier framework structure and the consolidated follow-up notice reflect the flexible and comprehensive nature of the design service needs.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of competitive pricing, municipal engineering expertise, traffic design expertise, structural design expertise, port design expertise and public sector experience in winning Finnish public sector design services contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Sansia Oy?

Ans: A body governed by public law operating in general public services in Finland, acting as group leader and central purchasing body.

Q: What is the value of the framework?

Ans: Estimated and maximum framework value €10,440,000.00.

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: Thirteen suppliers: A-Insinöörit Suunnittelu Oy; AFRY Finland Oy; Destia Oy, Asiantuntijapalvelut; FCG Rakennettu Ympäristö Oy; Insinööritoimisto Solutra Oy; Liikennesuunnittelu Kutoset Oy; Ramboll Finland Oy; Sitowise Oy; Sweco Finland Oy; Traficon Oy; Trimcon Oy; VSU maisema-arkkitehdit Oy; WSP Finland Oy.

Q: What services are covered?

Ans: Municipal engineering, traffic, structural and port design services.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Price (100 points).

Q: How long is the contract?

Ans: 24 August 2026 to 30 June 2028.

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: Sixteen tenders.

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 consolidated lot – LOT-0000 (Kunnallistekniikan, liikenteen, taitorakenteiden ja satamasuunnittelun suunnittelupalvelut).

Q: Is subcontracting allowed?

Ans: Subcontracting is not yet known.

Q: Who are the co-buyers?

Ans: Kuopion kaupunki, Siilinjärven kunta and Kuopion Vesi Oy.

Q: Is this a follow-up notice?

Ans: Yes, this is a follow-up notice (jälki-ilmoitus) published in consolidated form.

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 653433-2026, OJ S 183/2026, published 22 September 2026.

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