Hinkismäki Electrode boiler procurement

KSS Energia Oy

Published: Oct 8, 2026

Updated: Oct 8, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Parat Halvorsen As — €2,098,000

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About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works sector. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

KSS Energia Oy (later "KSS" or "Procurement Unit") is planning the purchase of an electrode boiler to produce district heat. It is initially estimated that the electrode boiler plant will produce district heating with an output of approx. 40 MW. The procurement will cover also any relevant equipment, systems and procurements needed for fully functional and operational electrode boiler. Candidates should also note that, if higher quality water treatment system is needed by the electrode boiler, this water treatment system, including make-up water tank, pumps and all other necessary equipment to produce make-up water for the boiler is included in the scope of the Supplier . Any party participating in the procurement must note that the KSS 's electricity grid is subject to the following constraints: Supply voltage 10 kV IT, no neutral point available. The electrode boiler must withstand, at minimum, a short circuit current of 28 kA for 1 second (Ith). Fimpec Engineering Oy, a part of Sweco, is a consulting engineering company that provides qualified consulting services with a high knowledge content in Finland. Fimpec is working together with KSS to advance the project to a maturity level where investment decision can be made. PRELIMINARY PROJECT SCHEDULE Submission of Applications, April 2026 Selection of Tenderers, April 2026 Submission of Preliminary Request for Quotation, May 2026 Negotiations, May to July 2026 Submission of Final Request for Quotation, August 2026 Contract award, September 2026 The delivery must be ready for commissioning no later than the 2027–2028 heating season. The procurement is subject to an approved investment decision. The candidate shall ensure that the design, supply and erection of the electrode boiler shall fulfil the mandatory laws, regulations, norms and authority requirements which are applicable in Finland at the time of the delivery. In particular, the candidate should note that the electrode boiler must meet the requirements of the grid code specifications for demand connections (KJV2026), which are estimated to be in force at the time of delivery. The electrode boiler must be capable of participating in the Frequency Containment Reserves (FCR). The technical specifications for FCR and KJV2026 are available on the website of Finland’s transmission system operator (www.fingrid.fi/en)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on October 8, 2026. Last refreshed 9 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About KSS Energia Oy

KSS Energia Oy has issued 22 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 6 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Energy & Power, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and Hilma Finland. Most recent publication: October 8, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

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Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Parat Halvorsen As. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by KSS Energia Oy in Finland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Parat Halvorsen As was awarded the contract for €2,098,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

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.