Kontiomäki – Vuokatti railway section passenger transport preliminary study and project assessment
About This Opportunity
Services contract awarded by Kajaanin Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (Finland): Kontiomäki – Vuokatti. governance & public sector. Awarded to FLOU Oy (2733757-8).
This is a services contract in the construction and civil works and transport and logistics sectors. 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 services in the construction and civil works 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 fiKontiomäki – Vuokatti railway section passenger transport preliminary study and project assessment Kajaani University of Applied Sciences Ltd is requesting offers for the preparation of a preliminary study for the Kontiomäki–Vuokatti railway section passenger transport and the associated project assessment. The aim of the project is to assess the feasibility, impacts, and necessary additional investments for opening passenger transport, including the location and required space and functionality of a new stop in Vuokatti, signaling and track technology needs, and the organization of operational maintenance activities. The work is linked to the ongoing electrification construction planning.
The project continues and complements the preliminary study of the electrification of the Vuokatti–Kontiomäki railway section (Väylävirasto publications 8/2024) and its project assessment (VJ 9/2024), which focused on freight transport. The work now being tendered focuses on passenger transport and its prerequisites.
The tendered procurement will follow the guidelines of the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (e.g., Väylävirasto guides 1/2023). The preliminary study phase includes two stages. First, the actual preliminary study will be carried out, alongside dialogue with Traficom. The project assessment will begin concurrently with the preparation of the preliminary study, on a schedule that allows.
The preliminary study will cover all necessary measures for the entire scope, including:
• actual passenger transport arrangements,
• safety of operations on the railway, and
• other necessary infrastructure changes.
Based on this tender, Kajaani University of Applied Sciences: will also have the option to purchase other related studies or additional work.
Lot 1: Kontiomäki – Vuokatti railway section passenger transport preliminary study and project assessment
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences Ltd is requesting offers for the preparation of a preliminary study for the Kontiomäki–Vuokatti railway section passenger transport and the associated project assessment. The aim of the project is to assess the feasibility, impacts, and necessary additional investments for opening passenger transport, including the location and required space and functionality of a new stop in Vuokatti, signaling and track technology needs, and the organization of operational maintenance activities. The work is linked to the ongoing electrification construction planning.
The project continues and complements the preliminary study of the electrification of the Vuokatti–Kontiomäki railway section (Väylävirasto publications 8/2024) and its project assessment (VJ 9/2024), which focused on freight transport. The work now being tendered focuses on passenger transport and its prerequisites.
The tendered procurement will follow the guidelines of the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (e.g., Väylävirasto guides 1/2023). The preliminary study phase includes two stages. First, the actual preliminary study will be carried out, alongside dialogue with Traficom. The project assessment will begin concurrently with the preparation of the preliminary study, on a schedule that allows.
The preliminary study will cover all necessary measures for the entire scope, including:
• actual passenger transport arrangements,
• safety of operations on the railway, and
• other infrastructure changes.
Based on this tender, Kajaani University of Applied Sciences: will also have the option to purchase other related studies or additional work.
CPV: 71000000
Organisation: Kajaanin Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy
Procedure: open
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on May 13, 2026. Last refreshed 33 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Kajaanin Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy
Kajaanin Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, General Supplies & Services, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland. Most recent publication: May 13, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Kajaanin Ammattikorkeakoulu 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 Services contract in the Construction & Civil Works 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.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Hilma Finland 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 FLOU Oy (2733757-8). The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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