EU Prior Information Notice_Mining, Loading Simulators and Software
This tender has been awarded
Awarded to Epiroc Finland Oy Ab (0829684-6)//Sandvik Mining and Construction Finland Oy (0584612-8)
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis procurement is part of the Louhi Lappia investment project, led by the Kemi-Tornio Education Consortium Lappia. The project's goal is to establish and enhance learning environments for mining, enrichment technology, and maintenance sectors. The overall procurement for this investment project is divided into work packages 1 and 2. This specific tender covers Work Package 1, which involves the procurement of excavation, reinforcement, and loading simulators, along with associated software. The scope of Work Package 1 includes defining and designing the usage and virtual aspects of the learning environment, as well as implementing and piloting these environments for excavation, enrichment, and machinery maintenance. The learning environments will be built using new digital and environmentally friendly technologies, incorporating simulators, software, and maintenance machinery. This initiative aims to provide state-of-the-art training facilities for the mining industry, leveraging advanced simulation technology to improve skills development and operational efficiency in a safe and sustainable manner. The procurement seeks to acquire cutting-edge equipment and software to realize these advanced learning environments.
This is a supplies contract in the construction and civil works and mining and extractives sectors. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 330,000.
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 the supply of goods in the construction and civil works sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Auto-translated from fiBackground of the Procurement
Kemi-Tornio Region Education Consortium Lappia is the main implementer of the Louhi Lappia investment project. The aim of the project is to implement and develop learning environments for mining excavation, processing technology, and maintenance. The procurement package for the investment project is divided into work packages 1-2. This tender concerned work package 1: Excavation, reinforcement, and loading simulators and software.
Work package 1 involves investigating and planning the use and virtuality of the learning environment, as well as implementing and piloting the learning environments for excavation, processing, and machinery maintenance. The learning environments will be built from simulators and software utilizing new digital and environmentally friendly technology, as well as maintenance machinery and equipment. The project will build learning environments, pilot them, and create necessary documentation.
Procurement Procedure and Companies That Submitted Offers
Kemi-Tornio Region Education Consortium Lappia's Louhi Lappia project tendered the Excavation, Loading Simulators, and Software specified in the project plan via request for proposals D/83/02.08.01/2025, Hilma notice no. 2025–025142, TED ID 334110-2025.
The estimated total value of the procurement package exceeded the threshold referred to in Section 26 of the Public Procurement Act, so the procurement was tendered as an EU procurement from May 22, 2025, to August 18, 2025. The deadline for submitting offers expired on August 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The tendered procurement was a one-off purchase.
The EU procurement was divided into appropriate parts to ensure that suppliers of simulators corresponding to the working life of mining environments could be obtained in the tender competition.
The request for proposals was divided into four (4) parts:
Part 1: Tunnel Excavation Simulator
Part 2: Production Excavation (Open-Pit Excavation Simulator)
Part 3: Reinforcement Work Simulator
Part 4: Loading Work Simulator (Underground Work)
By the deadline, offers were received from two (2) suppliers:
Epiroc Finland Oy Ab, business ID 0829684–6, offer submission date May 27, 2025, 2:13 PM. Epiroc Finland Oy Ab submitted an offer for parts 1 and 3.
Sandvik Mining and Construction Finland Oy, business ID 0584612–8, offer submission date August 18, 2025, 2:29 PM. Sandvik Mining and Construction Finland Oy offered for parts 1-4.
The tenderers affirmed that they met the suitability requirements set out in the request for proposals (ESPD form). The check required by the Contractor's Obligations Act was carried out at the offer opening session on August 19, 2025. Checks of official information and the Contractor's Obligations Act were performed during the preparation phase of the procurement decision on November 4, 2025, and during the preparation of the procurement contracts on December 5, 2025.
A change to the project plan was sought for work package 1. The change to the project plan did not affect the simulators covered by the tender.
Subject of Procurement and EU Tender
The subject of the tendered competition and procurement for Kemi-Tornio Region Education Consortium Lappia's Louhi Lappia investment project was the acquisition of mining work simulators for the mining education environment. The acquisition of the simulators covered by the procurement will create a strongly work-life-oriented learning environment for mining education with simulators corresponding to the work machinery used in modern mines in Finland and Sweden. The request for proposals stated that the contracting authority has the right to refrain from carrying out the procurement or part(s) thereof for a valid reason., Work Package 1 - Part 1. Tunnel Excavation Simulator The subject of the procurement was a tunnel excavation simulator, i.e., a drilling simulator for Lappia's mining education environment.
Two (2) offers were received, and the tenderers' ranking based on scoring:
1. Epiroc Finland Oy Ab - total points 80.07 points (quality 70.00 pts / price 10.07 pts), offer price €228,000 (excl. VAT).
2. Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy Ab - total points 78.00 points (quality 48 pts / price 30 pts), offer price €76,500 (excl. VAT).
The selection criterion was overall economic advantage, which was the best price-quality ratio. The weight of the price was 30 points, and the weight of quality was 70 points.
The evaluation team compared the received offers and decided to recommend the selection of the simulator offered by Epiroc Finland Oy Ab, which received the best price-quality points. This simulator, equipped with a cabin, allows students to gain real mining work experience in an educational environment. The cabin simulator complements and diversifies the current mining education environment at Ammattiopisto Lappia.
The acquisition of the cabin simulator promotes safe working practices and risk assessment of work phases for students transitioning to working life, as the simulator can model risk situations that compromise work safety in narrow mine tunnels. The simulator identifies impossible movements and collisions of the machine, thus preventing potential errors made by students during the learning phase.
Epiroc Finland Oy Ab stated in its offer its commitment to developing the mining education environment at Ammattiopisto Lappia.
Official decision no. 117/2025, November 7, 2025. Epiroc Finland Oy Ab was selected as the supplier for Part 1. Tunnel Excavation Simulator. Procurement price €228,000 (excl. VAT)., Work Package 1 - Part 2. Production Excavation Simulator for Open-Pit Mining The subject of the procurement was a production excavation simulator for Lappia's mining education environment. The simulator to be acquired had to be suitable for open-pit mining (a top-hammer medium-heavy open-pit drilling simulator).
One (1) offer was received:
Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy Ab - total points 100 points, offer price €84,000 (excl. VAT).
The selection criterion was overall economic advantage, which is the best price-quality ratio, with the price weighted at 60 points and quality at 40 points. A comparison of offers could not be made as only one (1) offer was received for part 2.
Proposal for decision on supplier selection for Part 2:
Evaluation team's justification (Part 2.):
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Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on March 13, 2026. Last refreshed 51 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Kemi-Tornionlaakson koulutuskuntayhtymä Lappia
Kemi-Tornionlaakson koulutuskuntayhtymä Lappia has issued 14 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 4 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Health & Medical, 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: September 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is Up to €330,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
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?
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Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Epiroc Finland Oy Ab (0829684-6)//Sandvik Mining and Construction Finland Oy (0584612-8). The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Kemi-Tornionlaakson koulutuskuntayhtymä Lappia in Finland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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