Kouvola Multifunctional Arena Turnkey Contract
About This Opportunity
This is a works contract in the construction and civil works and urban development and housing sectors. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 20.0 million.
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 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
Auto-translated from fiKouvola Multifunctional Arena Turnkey Contract The City of Kouvola is planning the construction of a new multifunctional arena in the Kouvola Sports Park area. The multifunctional arena will primarily be implemented for sports needs, with the main users during the day being the upper secondary grades of the future Marjoniemi school, the Sports Academy, and students of the sports line at Lyseo High School. In the evenings and on weekends, the arena will be used by sports and exercise clubs. In addition, the multifunctional arena can be used for organizing various events, such as concerts or fairs.
The main hall of the arena is approximately 2000 m² with a parquet floor and consists of three basketball courts that can be placed crosswise. The main hall can be divided into three sections with retractable curtains. The second hall has a carpeted floor and is approximately 1000 m². The second hall can also be divided into two sections with a retractable curtain. The main hall has movable grandstands, which, when extended, allow the use of one longitudinal basketball court and a larger spectator capacity. The smaller hall has fixed seating. The clear height of both halls must be at least 8.5 meters. The target spectator capacity is approximately 2500 people.
The arena's use will focus during the day on implementing school sports according to the curriculum, various ball sports, basketball, floorball, and volleyball. A physical training facility will also be implemented in the arena. In the evenings, the arena will be used for versatile training by sports and exercise clubs. The arena must be capable of hosting various matches and tournaments for different sports. Both halls must be flexibly adaptable for different types of events. Different events must be able to be organized simultaneously in the halls. The arena must also be capable of hosting larger events, such as concerts/fairs, etc.
The yard area will include a service yard, a parking area (provisionally approx. 55 car spaces + approx. 7 disabled parking spaces). Spaces for bicycles and mopeds will also be provided.
In the solution according to the reference plans, in addition to the halls, storage spaces, emergency shelter facilities, technical spaces, and changing rooms will be located on the ground floor. The second floor will provide public access to the arena and will house public service facilities, such as restrooms and catering points. The solutions according to the reference plans are not binding.
The aim is to also include facilities for match commentary and broadcasting, as well as restaurant and box service facilities for spectators in the multifunctional arena, which can also be rented out for other uses.
The contract form is a turnkey contract (KVR), where the main contractor is responsible for design and construction. The target commissioning of the multifunctional arena is January 2028.
The contract price is fixed, without indexation.
Outline of the procurement process:
1. The Client will issue a procurement notice, and based on the applications for participation, three (3) tenderers will be selected
for the request for tenders phase.
2. The Client will provide preliminary tender documents to the three (3) selected tenderers, who will submit their proposal designs and a cost estimate based on them to the Client.
3. Presentation sessions for the proposal designs and negotiation workshops will be held with the tenderers.
4. The Client will issue the final request for tenders.
5. Tenderers will submit their final offers, based on which the Client will make the final contractor selection.,
Lot 1: Kouvola Multifunctional Arena Turnkey Contract
The City of Kouvola is planning the construction of a new multifunctional arena in the Kouvola Sports Park area. The multifunctional arena will primarily be implemented for sports needs, with the main users during the day being the upper secondary grades of the future Marjoniemi school, the Sports Academy, and students of the sports line at Lyseo High School. In the evenings and on weekends, the arena will be used by sports and exercise clubs. In addition, the multifunctional arena can be used for organizing various events, such as concerts or fairs.
The main hall of the arena is approximately 2000 m² with a parquet floor and consists of three basketball courts that can be placed crosswise. The main hall can be divided into three sections with retractable curtains. The second hall has a carpeted floor and is approximately 1000 m². The second hall can also be divided into two sections with a retractable curtain. The main hall has movable grandstands, which, when extended, allow the use of one longitudinal basketball court and a larger spectator capacity. The smaller hall has fixed seating. The clear height of both halls must be at least 8.5 meters. The target spectator capacity is approximately 2500 people.
The arena's use will focus during the day on implementing school sports according to the curriculum, various ball sports, basketball, floorball, and volleyball. A physical training facility will also be implemented in the arena. In the evenings, the arena will be used for versatile training by sports and exercise clubs. The arena must be capable of hosting various matches and tournaments for different sports. Both halls must be flexibly adaptable for different types of events. Different events must be able to be organized simultaneously in the halls. The arena must also be capable of hosting larger events, such as concerts/fairs, etc.
The yard area will include a service yard, a parking area (provisionally approx. 55 car spaces + approx. 7 disabled parking spaces). Spaces for bicycles and mopeds will also be provided.
In the solution according to the reference plans, in addition to the halls, storage spaces, emergency shelter facilities, technical spaces, and changing rooms will be located on the ground floor. The second floor will provide public access to the arena and will house public service facilities, such as restrooms and catering points. The solutions according to the reference plans are not binding.
The aim is to also include facilities for match commentary and broadcasting, as well as restaurant and box service facilities for spectators in the multifunctional arena, which can also be rented out for other uses.
The contract form...
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on June 30, 2026. Last refreshed 101 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Kouvolan kaupunki
Kouvolan kaupunki has issued 64 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 6 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 and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: October 12, 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.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to SRV Rakennus Oy (1728244-6). The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Kouvolan kaupunki 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.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is Up to €20,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
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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