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Design of a viewing platform and stairs in front of the Astuvansalmi rock paintings

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Original title: Katselutasanteen ja portaiden suunnittelu Astuvansalmen kalliomaalausten edustalle

Metsähallitus

Published: Sep 3, 2026

Updated: Sep 6, 2026

Source: hilma_fi

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the architecture and engineering, culture and heritage and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Architectural Design, Structural Engineering and Heritage Preservation. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 30, 2026.

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 architecture and engineering sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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Design of a viewing platform and stairs in front of the Astuvansalmi rock paintings The work comprises the design of a viewing platform and stairs for the Astuvansalmi rock painting site located in Ristiina, Mikkeli, within the scope specified in the request for proposals (MH 4193/2026) and its accompanying documents. The implementer of the design work will be selected from among tenderers who meet the eligibility requirements and have submitted the cheapest offer in accordance with the request for proposals. The design task requires both structural engineering expertise and architectural expertise. The task leans more towards structural design solutions. The plan must include the documents required for contracting at the level necessary for the implementation of the measures and the tendering of the contract. The construction of the viewing platform will be tendered using the materials produced in this procurement immediately after their completion, and the platform will be installed on-site during 2027. The design entity, its scope, definitions, requirements, and schedule are described in more detail in the material attached to the request for proposals (Appendices 1; 1.1; 1.2; 1.3). The tenderer must familiarize themselves with the materials carefully before submitting an offer. The rock with its paintings, as well as the surrounding shoreline, is protected as a fixed ancient monument under the Antiquities Act. The site is designated as a nationally valuable archaeological site (VARK), and additionally, it is located within a nationally significant built cultural environment (RKY, Historical Sites of Toijala Village), and a nationally valuable landscape area (VAMA, Cultural Landscape of Ristiina Waterways). The rock painting site is also part of the Saimaa UNESCO Global Geopark and is included as one of two Finnish sites in the Council of Europe's network of prehistoric rock art trails (The Prehistoric Rock Art Trails). Further questions must be submitted through the system by 18.9.2026 at 12:00 PM. The offer must be submitted by 30.9.2026 at 12:00 PM. The contract will be signed after the appeals period for the procurement decision has expired, around week 41. The contract will be signed electronically by default. The exact implementation time of the works will be agreed upon during the contract negotiation meeting. The tenderer is expected to present a schedule for the progress of the work during the negotiation meeting. The tenderer must be prepared to participate in the negotiation meetings remotely. The tenderer must meet the eligibility requirements of the request for proposals. The required references must be submitted when submitting the offer. References do not affect the comparison but concern the tenderer's eligibility, i.e., their ability to perform the task subject to the procurement. If the reference requirements are not met, the offer will be rejected.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on September 3, 2026. Last refreshed 2 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Metsähallitus

Metsähallitus has issued 93 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 22 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, General Supplies & Services, and Environment & Climate. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: September 9, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Hilma Finland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 30, 2026. You have 22 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Metsähallitus 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 Architecture & Engineering 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.