Procurement of translation services 2026
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the general supplies 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 services in the general supplies 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 procurement concerns translation services for the needs of the Finnish Transport Agency, the Uusimaa Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment, and the Southwest Finland Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment. The procurement includes a comprehensive service of translation, language maintenance, subtitling, and transcription services, through which the client can acquire translation services for various language pairs, language maintenance for texts written in the target language, and subtitling and transcription services for video and audio materials. The service needs are particularly focused on Swedish and English. The materials to be processed are mainly factual texts, presentations, documents (e.g., requests for proposals, contracts), speeches, brochures, articles, and web content. Subtitling and transcription services relate to, among other things, videos, online events, and audio recordings, taking into account accessibility requirements. The objective of the procurement is to ensure a high-quality, cost-effective, and reliable service package that supports the clients' communication, information accessibility, and the fulfillment of official obligations. The aim is to establish a procurement model that allows for smooth ordering, consistent results, and an administratively light operating method, even in situations where the volume of assignments is high and the value of individual assignments is low. One (1) supplier will be selected as the service provider. The procurement is described in detail in the request for proposals and its appendices.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on July 24, 2026. Last refreshed 12 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 380 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 53 currently open and 152 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Architecture & Engineering Services, Construction & Civil Works, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: August 7, 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 TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) 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 Lingsoft Language Services Oy. 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 General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Lingsoft Language Services Oy was awarded the contract for €500,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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