Supervision services for the new icebreaker construction
About This Opportunity
Finland contract award (governance & public sector): Avustusjäänmurtajan uudisrakennuksen. By Väylävirasto. Awarded to Softapotkuri Oy (1838029-1).
This is a services contract in the construction and civil works sector. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through Hilma Finland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the construction and civil works sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Auto-translated from fiThe Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency is seeking a project manager for new construction supervision and a hull section supervisor for the construction design and construction of the new icebreaker, as well as to support the Client in the shipyard tendering process and during the vessel's warranty period. The project manager for new construction supervision and the hull section supervisor will work together with the previously selected engine section supervisor and the electrical and automation section supervisor during the new construction supervision of the icebreaker.
The procurement is divided into two areas:
1. Project manager for new construction supervision
2. Hull section supervisor
A tender can be submitted for one or more areas. Each key person can be nominated in only one area. Based on the tender competition, the contracting entity will select one supplier for each area (one supplier per area). A tenderer may be selected as a supplier for one or more areas.
A more detailed description of the assignment and the requirements were described in the tender request documents., Project manager for new construction supervision The project manager for new construction supervision is responsible for coordinating the supervision of the vessel's construction design and construction, and supervises the realization of the Client's interests and that the icebreaker is built in compliance with the classification society and the terms and requirements mentioned in the shipbuilding contract and its appendices. The project manager directs the work of the hull section supervisor, the engine section supervisor, and the electrical and automation section supervisor. The project manager participates in the preparation of shipyard tendering procurement documents as part of the Client's project team.
The job description and the requirements set for the project manager were described in the appendices to the request for proposals., Hull section supervisor The hull section supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the vessel's basic and construction design and construction in terms of hull, bridge, and general arrangement for the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency. The task is full-time after the conclusion of the shipbuilding contract. Even before the conclusion of the shipbuilding contract, the Client may commission the hull section supervisor with supporting expert work on an hourly basis, as agreed separately, in the shipyard tendering process and its preparation.
The job description and the requirements set for the supervisor were described in the appendices to the request for proposals.,
Lot 1: Project manager for new construction supervision
The project manager for new construction supervision is responsible for coordinating the supervision of the vessel's construction design and construction, and supervises the realization of the Client's interests and that the icebreaker is built in compliance with the classification society and the terms and requirements mentioned in the shipbuilding contract and its appendices. The project manager directs the work of the hull section supervisor, the engine section supervisor, and the electrical and automation section supervisor. The project manager participates in the preparation of shipyard tendering procurement documents as part of the Client's project team.
The job description and the requirements set for the project manager were described in the appendices to the request for proposals.
Lot 2: Hull section supervisor
The hull section supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the vessel's basic and construction design and construction in terms of hull, bridge, and general arrangement for the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency. The task is full-time after the conclusion of the shipbuilding contract. Even before the conclusion of the shipbuilding contract, the Client may commission the hull section supervisor with supporting expert work on an hourly basis, as agreed separately, in the shipyard tendering process and its preparation.
The job description and the requirements set for the supervisor were described in the appendices to the request for proposals.
CPV: 71000000
Organisation: Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency
Procedure: open
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on May 15, 2026. Last refreshed 30 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Väylävirasto
Väylävirasto has issued 299 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 54 currently open and 116 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Architecture & Engineering Services, Construction & Civil Works, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Finland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Hilma Finland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Softapotkuri Oy (1838029-1). The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Väylävirasto in Finland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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