MARKET DIALOGUE – BICYCLE SHED SOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF OULU
About This Opportunity
TranslatedMarket dialogue to gather information on bicycle shed solutions for the City of Oulu, aiming to procure a ready-made, secure, and user-friendly bicycle shed. This is not a tender.
This is a works contract in the urban development and housing sector. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 11, 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 civil works in the urban development and housing 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 is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.
Description
Auto-translated from fiMARKET DIALOGUE – BICYCLE SHED SOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF OULU This document is not a procurement notice or request for proposal, nor does its publication initiate a tender procedure. It is a market survey intended to identify potential suppliers operating in the market and to map available bicycle shed solutions for future procurement.
Participation in the market dialogue is voluntary. Participation or non-participation in the market dialogue will not affect a supplier's chances of participating in a future procurement procedure. The market dialogue does not oblige the contracting authority to carry out the procurement, nor suppliers to participate in a potential tender.
The City of Oulu is preparing to procure secure, high-quality, and user-friendly bicycle parking solutions. The aim is to procure a ready-made bicycle shed suitable for year-round use that supports sustainable mobility and promotes cycling. The procurement also includes the construction of surface works in the area surrounding the shed according to the plan.
The objective of the market dialogue is to obtain information on market solutions, technical implementation options, innovative features, and aspects related to the procurement's execution.
Preliminary objectives and requirements
The bicycle shed to be procured is preliminarily designed with the following features:
• a ready-made and ready-to-use solution
• a closed, lightweight structure with a modern appearance
• a structure that is as transparent as possible, for example, with glass or similar transparent wall solutions
• a well-lit structure that supports social safety and deters vandalism and theft
• access from both ends of the building, allowing entry and exit from either end
• structures must be suitable for Finnish weather conditions and year-round use.
The overall implementation of the bicycle shed will be carried out in cooperation with the infrastructure builder. The procurement includes the construction of surface works in the area surrounding the shed and the street according to the plan.
The objectives presented above are preliminary and may be modified based on the feedback received during the market dialogue.
Market Dialogue
The market dialogue is intended for suppliers of bicycle sheds and bicycle parking solutions.
The contracting authority may send clarifying questions, preliminary draft requirements, or other materials related to the preparation of the procurement to the registered suppliers for comment.
The market dialogue will primarily take place as individual discussions via Teams. The discussions will cover, among other things:
• bicycle shed solutions available on the market
• structural options
• maintenance aspects
• lighting and safety solutions
• ventilation and moisture control solutions
• cooperation with infrastructure builders
Market dialogues will be held in weeks 34–35. Specific dates and participation...
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on June 18, 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 Oulun kaupunki
Oulun kaupunki has issued 179 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 31 currently open and 56 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, General Supplies & Services, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Urban Development & Housing 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.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 11, 2026. You have 48 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Oulun kaupunki in Finland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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