Väylävirasto has awarded a €6M framework for road infrastructure design and expert services for 2026-2030 to six suppliers

Väylävirasto, a central government authority responsible for general public services, on behalf of Fintraffic Tie Oy, Seinäjoen kaupunki, Jyväskylän kaupunki, Pedersören kunta, Vaasan kaupunki and Ilmajoen kunta, has awarded a framework agreement for road infrastructure design (TS+TTS+RS) and expert services for 2026-2030 (Väyläviraston TS+TTS+RS+asiantuntijapalvelut puitesopimus 2026-2030) to six suppliers: AFRY Finland Oy, FINNMAP Infra Oy, Sweco Finland Oy, WSP Finland Oy, A-Insinöörit Suunnittelu Oy and Sitowise Oy. The awarded value of the framework agreement is €6,000,000.00, covering architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, with a duration from 30 June 2026 to 31 December 2030. The contract was awarded following an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Introduction

Väylävirasto, a central government authority operating in general public services, on behalf of Fintraffic Tie Oy, Seinäjoen kaupunki, Jyväskylän kaupunki, Pedersören kunta, Vaasan kaupunki and Ilmajoen kunta, has conducted an open procedure for a framework agreement for road infrastructure design and related expert tasks and studies within its operating area. The content and tasks of the framework agreement are described in more detail in the tender request documents. During the validity of the framework agreement, individual assignments may also be financed by Fintraffic. The framework agreement selects six operators. The stated number of selected contracting partners may be lower if there are fewer approved tenderers or tenders.

The procurement is not financed with EU funds and is not covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). Strategic procurement includes an approach to reducing environmental impacts (transition to a circular economy; protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems) and a social objective of fair working conditions. Accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities are included. The award criterion is price (100% – fixed value, total). Eight tenders were received. Six winners were appointed: AFRY Finland Oy, FINNMAP Infra Oy, Sweco Finland Oy, WSP Finland Oy, A-Insinöörit Suunnittelu Oy and Sitowise Oy. Subcontracting is not yet known. The contracts were concluded on 16 September 2026.

Why This Contract Matters

This framework ensures that Väylävirasto and its co-buyers have access to a broad panel of design and expert service providers for road infrastructure projects across Finland.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports Road Infrastructure: Provides road project design and expert services
• Significant Value: €6,000,000.00 estimated and maximum framework value
• Long-Term Commitment: 30 June 2026 to 31 December 2030
• Multi-Supplier Framework: Six suppliers appointed
• Price Focus: 100% price-based evaluation
• Strong Competition: 8 tenders received
• Strategic Procurement: Circular economy, biodiversity protection and fair working conditions
• Accessibility: Accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities are included

Contract Timeline

• Start date: 30 June 2026
• Date winner chosen: 24 June 2026
• Contract concluded: 16 September 2026
• Duration end date: 31 December 2030
• Notice published: 23 September 2026 (OJ S 184/2026)
• Notice dispatch date: 22 September 2026
• Previous notice: bf1109ce-65bb-419a-9a28-5e896dd258e9-01

Contract Overview

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

Key features include:

• One lot: LOT-0000
• Estimated value: €6,000,000.00
• Maximum framework value: €6,000,000.00
• Re-estimated value: €6,000,000.00
• Duration: 30 June 2026 to 31 December 2030
• Framework type: Framework agreement, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
• Evaluation: Price (100% – fixed value, total)
• Winners: 6 suppliers appointed
• Subcontracting: Not yet known
• No EU funding
• Not covered by GPA
• Strategic procurement: Circular economy; biodiversity protection and restoration; fair working conditions
• Accessibility criteria: Included

Key Contract Details

• Main classification: 71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
• Place of performance: Finland (anywhere in the given country); service is carried out in connection with separately defined projects in Finland
• Procedure identifier: a3f58c3c-221d-486e-9c38-3924064e9c22
• Internal identifier: VÄYLÄ/3018/Vv-02.01.00/2026
• Type of procedure: Open
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
• Review body: Markkinaoikeus

Lot Structure

Lot 1 – Road Infrastructure Design and Expert Services

• Title: Väyläviraston TS+TTS+RS+asiantuntijapalvelut puitesopimus 2026-2030
• Description: Road project and general road infrastructure plans and related expert tasks and studies within Väylävirasto's operating area
• Internal identifier: VÄYLÄ/3018/Vv-02.01.00/2026
• Estimated value: €6,000,000.00
• Maximum framework value: €6,000,000.00
• Winners: 6 suppliers appointed
• Tenders received: 8
• Contract concluded: 16 September 2026
• Duration: 30 June 2026 to 31 December 2030
• Contract identifier: VÄYLÄ/3018/Vv-02.01.00/2026

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Value (€)	Winner	Tenders
1	Road Infrastructure Design and Expert Services	6,000,000.00	AFRY Finland Oy; FINNMAP Infra Oy; Sweco Finland Oy; WSP Finland Oy; A-Insinöörit Suunnittelu Oy; Sitowise Oy	8
Total		6,000,000.00

Scope of Supply

The framework covers the following services:

• Road Project Design: Design plans for road projects
• Road Infrastructure Design: General road infrastructure plans (TS+TTS+RS)
• Expert Tasks: Related expert tasks and studies
• Architectural, Construction, Engineering and Inspection Services: Services under CPV 71000000
• Assignments Financed by Fintraffic: Individual assignments may also be financed by Fintraffic

Special Procurement Conditions

• Six Operators: The framework agreement selects six operators; the stated number may be lower if there are fewer approved tenderers or tenders
• Framework Agreement: Partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
• Price Criterion: Price (100% – fixed value, total) is the sole award criterion
• No EU Funding: The procurement is not financed with EU funds
• Not Covered by GPA: The procurement is not covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
• Strategic Procurement: Approach to reducing environmental impacts (transition to a circular economy; protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems) and social objective of fair working conditions
• Accessibility: Accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities are included
• Subcontracting: Not yet known

About the Contracting Authority

Väylävirasto (Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency) is a central government authority responsible for general public services in Finland, acting as group leader.

• Legal type: Central government authority
• Activity: General public services
• Registration number: 1010547-1
• Location: Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI199)
• Address: PL 33 (Opastinsilta 12 A), 00521 Helsinki
• Contact point: Pasi Kivioja
• Email: pasi.kivioja@vayla.fi
• Telephone: +358 503294439
• Internet address: http://www.vayla.fi

Co-Buyers:

• Fintraffic Tie Oy – Public undertaking, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1); Activity: Housing and community amenities; Email: sami.kellokoski@fintraffic.fi
• Seinäjoen kaupunki – Local authority, Seinäjoki, Finland (NUTS: FI199); Email: keijo.kaistila@seinajoki.fi
• Jyväskylän kaupunki – Local authority, Jyväskylä, Finland (NUTS: FI198); Email: jari.lohi@jyvaskyla.fi
• Pedersören kunta – Local authority, Pännäinen, Finland (NUTS: FI19A); Email: yvonne.liljedahl-lund@pedersore.fi
• Vaasan kaupunki – Local authority, Vaasa, Finland (NUTS: FI19A); Email: jukka.talvi@vaasa.fi
• Ilmajoen kunta – Local authority, Ilmajoki, Finland (NUTS: FI199); Email: paavo.perala@ilmajoki.fi

About the Winning Suppliers

Six suppliers were appointed:

• AFRY Finland Oy – Large enterprise, Vantaa, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1); Contract VÄYLÄ/3018/Vv-02.01.00/2026; concluded 16 September 2026
• FINNMAP Infra Oy – Medium enterprise, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1); Contract VÄYLÄ/3018/Vv-02.01.00/2026; concluded 16 September 2026
• Sweco Finland Oy – Large enterprise, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1); Contract VÄYLÄ/3018/Vv-02.01.00/2026; concluded 16 September 2026
• WSP Finland Oy – Large enterprise, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1); Contract VÄYLÄ/3018/Vv-02.01.00/2026; concluded 16 September 2026
• A-Insinöörit Suunnittelu Oy – Large enterprise, Tampere, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1); Contract VÄYLÄ/3018/Vv-02.01.00/2026; concluded 16 September 2026
• Sitowise Oy – Large enterprise, Espoo, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1); Contract VÄYLÄ/3018/Vv-02.01.00/2026; concluded 16 September 2026

Evaluation Criteria

The lot uses the following evaluation criterion:

• Price (100% – fixed value, total): Vertailuhinta – as per the tender request

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU
• Competition: 8 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
• Strategic procurement: Circular economy; biodiversity protection and restoration; fair working conditions
• Accessibility criteria: Included
• Review body: Markkinaoikeus
• Call for competition terminated: The call for competition has been terminated (contracts awarded)

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 €6,000,000.00
• The maximum framework value is €6,000,000.00
• The procurement is divided into one lot
• Price (100% – fixed value, total) is the evaluation criterion
• Eight tenders were received
• Six suppliers were appointed
• Winners include large enterprises and one medium enterprise
• Subcontracting is not yet known
• The contract duration is 30 June 2026 to 31 December 2030
• Strategic procurement includes circular economy, biodiversity protection and fair working conditions
• Accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities are included

Market & Industry Perspective

The Finnish public sector road infrastructure design market features a mix of large national consultancies and specialised medium-sized enterprises. Road project design and expert services are essential for planning, developing and maintaining Finland's road infrastructure.

Key trends in this market include:

• Price focus: 100% price-based evaluation
• Multi-supplier framework: Six suppliers appointed
• Large providers: Dominance of large national consultancies
• Long-term framework: 30 June 2026 to 31 December 2030
• Strategic procurement: Circular economy, biodiversity protection and fair working conditions
• Accessibility: Accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities included
• Strong competition: 8 tenders received

Economic Significance

At €6,000,000.00, this framework represents a significant investment in road infrastructure design and expert services for Väylävirasto and its co-buyers. The contract will:

• Support Road Infrastructure: Provide road project design and expert services
• Support Both Large Enterprises and SMEs: Winners include large enterprises and one medium enterprise
• Provide Long-Term Stability: Framework running to 31 December 2030
• Ensure Service Availability: Multi-supplier framework with six winners
• Enable Operational Efficiency: Standardised design and expert services
• Support Strategic Objectives: Circular economy, biodiversity protection and fair working conditions
• Support Accessibility: Accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities included

Future Procurement Opportunities

With this framework now in place, future opportunities include:

• Re-tender: Expected after the framework end date of 31 December 2030
• Related Services: Additional road infrastructure design and expert services
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with framework winners
• Other Transport Infrastructure Projects: Similar design and expert services procurement opportunities
• Framework Call-offs: Opportunities through reopening of competition

Opportunities for Suppliers

While this contract is awarded, opportunities remain for road infrastructure design and expert service providers:

• Re-tender: Prepare for future procurement cycles
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with framework winners
• Related Services: Other road infrastructure design and expert services
• Other Finnish Transport Authorities: Similar design and expert services procurements
• Framework Call-offs: Monitor reopening of competition opportunities

What Businesses Should Watch

• Väylävirasto's future procurement notices
• Other Finnish transport infrastructure design tenders
• Road infrastructure design and expert services market trends
• Changes to Finnish procurement regulations
• Strategic procurement requirements (circular economy, biodiversity, fair working conditions)
• Accessibility criteria in design services procurement

FinlandTenders.com Procurement Intelligence

This road infrastructure design and expert services framework is a notable example of Finnish public sector procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €6M estimated and maximum framework value
• Price focus: 100% price-based evaluation
• Many winners: Six suppliers appointed
• Mix of providers: Large enterprises and one medium enterprise
• One lot: Road infrastructure design and expert services
• Competition: 8 tenders received
• Long-term framework: 30 June 2026 to 31 December 2030
• Strategic procurement: Circular economy, biodiversity protection and fair working conditions
• Accessibility: Accessibility criteria included

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Competitive pricing: 100% price-based evaluation
• Road infrastructure design expertise: Ability to deliver road project and infrastructure design
• Expert services capability: Ability to deliver related expert tasks and studies
• Public sector experience: Understanding of Finnish transport infrastructure requirements
• Strategic awareness: Understanding of circular economy, biodiversity protection and fair working conditions objectives
• Accessibility awareness: Understanding of accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities

Supplier Takeaways

• Offer competitive pricing – 100% of evaluation is price-based
• Demonstrate road infrastructure design and expert services capability
• Develop public sector experience with Finnish transport authorities
• Demonstrate scale capability for nationwide service delivery
• Showcase strategic procurement awareness (circular economy, biodiversity, fair working conditions)
• Demonstrate accessibility awareness for design services
• Monitor Väylävirasto and Finnish transport infrastructure procurement opportunities
• Prepare for framework call-off opportunities

Key Takeaways

• Väylävirasto awarded a €6,000,000.00 road infrastructure design and expert services framework
• One lot: Väyläviraston TS+TTS+RS+asiantuntijapalvelut puitesopimus 2026-2030
• Duration: 30 June 2026 to 31 December 2030
• Evaluation: Price (100% – fixed value, total)
• 8 tenders received; 6 suppliers appointed
• Winners: AFRY Finland Oy; FINNMAP Infra Oy; Sweco Finland Oy; WSP Finland Oy; A-Insinöörit Suunnittelu Oy; Sitowise Oy
• Winners include large enterprises and one medium enterprise
• Subcontracting: Not yet known
• No EU funding
• Not covered by GPA
• Framework partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
• Strategic procurement: circular economy, biodiversity protection and fair working conditions
• Accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities are included
• Co-buyers: Fintraffic Tie Oy, Seinäjoen kaupunki, Jyväskylän kaupunki, Pedersören kunta, Vaasan kaupunki and Ilmajoen kunta

Conclusion

This road infrastructure design and expert services framework ensures that Väylävirasto and its co-buyers have access to a broad panel of qualified design and expert service providers for road infrastructure projects across Finland. By appointing six suppliers, Väylävirasto secures a diverse panel with the capability to deliver road project design, road infrastructure design and related expert tasks and studies.

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, the long-term duration and the strategic procurement objectives (circular economy, biodiversity protection and fair working conditions) reflect the comprehensive and sustainable nature of the road infrastructure design needs.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of competitive pricing, road infrastructure design expertise, expert services capability, public sector experience, strategic awareness and accessibility awareness in winning Finnish public sector road infrastructure design contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Väylävirasto?

Ans: The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency, a central government authority responsible for general public services in Finland.

Q: What is the value of the framework?

Ans: Estimated and maximum framework value €6,000,000.00.

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: AFRY Finland Oy; FINNMAP Infra Oy; Sweco Finland Oy; WSP Finland Oy; A-Insinöörit Suunnittelu Oy; Sitowise Oy.

Q: What services are covered?

Ans: Road project and general road infrastructure design (TS+TTS+RS) and related expert tasks and studies.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Price (100% – fixed value, total).

Q: How long is the contract?

Ans: 30 June 2026 to 31 December 2030.

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: Eight 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 lot – LOT-0000 (Väyläviraston TS+TTS+RS+asiantuntijapalvelut puitesopimus 2026-2030).

Q: Is subcontracting allowed?

Ans: Subcontracting is not yet known.

Q: How many suppliers are selected?

Ans: Six operators are selected; the stated number may be lower if there are fewer approved tenderers or tenders.

Q: What strategic procurement objectives apply?

Ans: An approach to reducing environmental impacts (transition to a circular economy; protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems) and a social objective of fair working conditions.

Q: Are accessibility criteria included?

Ans: Yes, accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities are included.

Q: Who are the co-buyers?

Ans: Fintraffic Tie Oy, Seinäjoen kaupunki, Jyväskylän kaupunki, Pedersören kunta, Vaasan kaupunki and Ilmajoen kunta.

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 654009-2026, OJ S 184/2026, published 23 September 2026.

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