Post-announcement: Spare parts for the upper coupling of MLNRV3 (Artic X34) trams
About This Opportunity
Award notice from Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy (Finland) — Jälki-ilmoitus: MLNRV3 (Artic. general supplies. Awarded to ŠKODA TRANSTECH OY (1098257-0).
This is a supplies contract in the general supplies 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 the supply of goods in the general supplies 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 fiPost-announcement: Spare parts for the upper coupling of MLNRV3 (Artic X34) trams This is a post-announcement:
Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy, on behalf of RV Kalusto ja Varikko Oy, procured spare parts for the upper coupling of MLNRV3 (Artic X34) trams.
This is a goods procurement exceeding the thresholds of the Act on the procurement of contracting entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors (Special Procurement Act, 1398/2016).
The procurement was carried out as a direct procurement in accordance with Section 43, Subsection 2, Clause 2 of the Special Procurement Act:
"for technical reasons or reasons related to the protection of exclusive rights, only a specific supplier can carry out the procurement; an additional condition is that there are no reasonable alternative or substitute solutions and that the lack of competition is not due to the artificial restriction of the procurement conditions."
Škoda Transtech Oy has delivered the Artic X34 trams (MLNRV3) to Kaupunkiliikenne Oy. For safe and reliable operation, it is essential that the parts used in the maintenance of the trams correspond to the original design in terms of technical characteristics, especially regarding parts compatibility.
To ensure technical compatibility and meet technical specifications, only Škoda Transtech Oy, the original manufacturer of the trams, can supply the essential spare parts required for the maintenance of the upper coupling, which is part of the heavy maintenance of the Artic X34 trams.
The valid manufacturer's system warranty for the Artic X34 trams also requires the use of original spare parts in heavy maintenance to maintain the warranty. The system warranty is valid for ten years from the delivery of the last tram of the original delivery batch, i.e., until 17.1.2030.,
Lot 1: Post-announcement: Spare parts for the upper coupling of MLNRV3 (Artic X34) trams
This is a post-announcement:
Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy, on behalf of RV Kalusto ja Varikko Oy, procured spare parts for the upper coupling of MLNRV3 (Artic X34) trams.
This is a goods procurement exceeding the thresholds of the Act on the procurement of contracting entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors (Special Procurement Act, 1398/2016).
The procurement was carried out as a direct procurement in accordance with Section 43, Subsection 2, Clause 2 of the Special Procurement Act:
"for technical reasons or reasons related to the protection of exclusive rights, only a specific supplier can carry out the procurement; an additional condition is that there are no reasonable alternative or substitute solutions and that the lack of competition is not due to the artificial restriction of the procurement conditions."
Škoda Transtech Oy has delivered the Artic X34 trams (MLNRV3) to Kaupunkiliikenne Oy. For safe and reliable operation, it is essential that the parts used in the maintenance of the trams correspond to the original design in terms of technical characteristics, especially regarding parts compatibility.
To ensure technical compatibility and meet technical specifications, only Škoda Transtech Oy, the original manufacturer of the trams, can supply the essential spare parts required for the maintenance of the upper coupling, which is part of the heavy maintenance of the Artic X34 trams.
The valid manufacturer's system warranty for the Artic X34 trams also requires the use of original spare parts in heavy maintenance to maintain the warranty. The system warranty is valid for ten years from the delivery of the last tram of the original delivery batch, i.e., until 17.1.2030.
CPV: 34600000
Organisation: Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy
Procedure: oth-single
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on March 31, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy
Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy has issued 52 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 24 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, General Supplies & Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: July 14, 2026.
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How can I submit a bid?
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Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to ŠKODA TRANSTECH OY (1098257-0). The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne 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 Supplies contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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.
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