National Road 642 Äänekoski Bridge, STk
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis tender concerns the structural design (STk) for the Äänekoski Bridge on National Road 642. This regional road connects Laukaa, Kuusa, Suolahti, and Äänekoski. The design area is located within the central urban area of Äänekoski, encompassing commercial and residential properties, a fire and rescue department, and industrial facilities. The road primarily serves local commuter traffic, inter-town travel, and industrial transport. The design section is approximately 750 meters long, starting from the Äänenniementie intersection and ending at the Viiskulma roundabout, with a speed limit of 40 km/h. The current traffic volume is 5,206 vehicles per day, with heavy traffic accounting for about 5%. The Äänekoski Bridge itself, situated on National Road 642, is slated for replacement. The tender specifically seeks structural design services for this bridge replacement project. Bidders are expected to have proven experience in bridge design and structural engineering, adhering to Finnish road and bridge design standards. The successful design will ensure the safety, functionality, and longevity of the new bridge.
This is a works contract in the general supplies sector. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 8.7 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 general supplies 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 fiNational Road 642 Äänekoski Bridge, STk National Road 642 is a regional road leading from Kuusaa in Laukaa through Suolahti to Äänekoski. The road branches off from Regional Road 637 in Kuusaa and ends at the northern junction of Äänekoski. The design area is located in the central urban area of Äänekoski and includes commercial properties, residential properties, a fire and rescue department, and industry. In the design area, the national road mainly serves the internal traffic of Äänekoski and the commuting and errand traffic between urban areas, as well as the transport of the region's industry.
The design area is approximately 750 meters long, starting from the Äänenniementie junction and ending at the Viiskulma roundabout. The speed limit for the entire section is 40 km/h. The traffic volume is 5206 vehicles, of which heavy traffic accounts for about 5%.
The Äänekoski bridge on National Road 642 will be replaced. Traffic flow and safety will be improved by redesigning the junction arrangements of the area's streets.
The project includes, among other things, the following measures:
- A new bridge will be built
- The alignment of the current road will be adapted to the location and geometry of the new bridge
- A roundabout will be built at the junctions of Palomäenkatu and Mannilantie
- The old bridge will be demolished
The contract is a fixed-price Design and Build contract (STk) including a development phase. In addition to a standard ST contract, there is a joint development phase between the client and the contractor after the contractor selection and before construction, with the aim of developing design solutions, among other things. The development phase is described in more detail in the tender documents.
The contract is divided into two phases:
1. Development phase
2. Implementation option
The contractor must submit a preliminary design of the general drawing of the bridge, its structures, the location of intermediate supports, span dimensions, and the road level at the bridge as an appendix to their tender, so that the client can assess its compliance with product requirements.
In addition, the contractor must submit a preliminary plan for a possible detour solution and a detour bridge in their tender, if they decide to utilize and build the bridge in its current location. If the contractor does not propose building the bridge in its current location, a statement that vehicle and light traffic will use the current bridge during construction is sufficient.
During the development phase, the client and the contractor will continue to develop the construction plan in cooperation with the contractor. The development phase ends when the client decides to proceed to the implementation phase. The contract includes an approximately four-month development phase, after which the implementation phase will be decided.
In this contract, the implementation phase is an option, the use of which is decided solely by the client. Otherwise, the principles of a standard ST contract will be followed in the implementation phase of the project. The special features of the STk model are described in the tender documents in the sections where the contract form used causes changes.
The contract includes the construction design and construction of the "National Road 642 Äänekoski Bridge" project to the extent specified in the design documents, with all road arrangements, equipment, and devices to the extent specified in the documents attached to the request for tender.
The contract includes the implementation of design and construction in terms of works, fulfilling the requirements of the contract documents, so that it also meets the requirements set for it in the contract documents in terms of technical functionality.
The contract also includes information, reporting, and warranty maintenance and reporting tasks, as well as coordination obligations belonging to the role of the main contractor, in accordance with the request for tender documents. The contract includes works to the extent specified in the documents attached to the request for tender, with all road arrangements, equipment, and devices.
The contractor must perform all works and related procurements necessary to complete the work performance in accordance with the documents, and which are not expressly stated in the documents as not being the contractor's responsibility.
After the development phase, the client will decide whether to proceed to the implementation phase or not to exercise the option. The client decides on the use of the option unilaterally, and a positive decision will initiate the implementation phase. The decision is a prerequisite for starting construction work, which is therefore not possible during the development phase. A procurement decision will be made regarding the activation of the contract's implementation option (correction instruction, but there is no right of appeal).
The scope of the contract is further defined in the tender documents.,
Lot 1: National Road 642 Äänekoski Bridge, STk
National Road 642 is a regional road leading from Kuusaa in Laukaa through Suolahti to Äänekoski. The road branches off from Regional Road 637 in Kuusaa and ends at the northern junction of Äänekoski. The design area is located in the central urban area of Äänekoski and includes commercial properties, residential properties, a fire and rescue department, and industry. In the design area, the national road mainly serves the internal traffic of Äänekoski and the commuting and errand traffic between urban areas, as well as the transport of the region's industry.
The design area is approximately 750 meters long, starting from the Äänenniementie junction and ending at the Viiskulma roundabout. The speed limit for the entire section is 40 km/h. The traffic volume is 5206 vehicles, of which heavy traffic accounts for about 5%.
The Äänekoski bridge on National Road 642 will be replaced. Traffic flow and safety will be improved by redesigning the junction arrangements of the area's streets.
The project includes, among other things, the following measures:
- A new bridge will be built
- The alignment of the current road will be adapted to the location and geometry of the new bridge
- A roundabout will be built at the junctions of Palomäenkatu and Mannilantie
- The old bridge will be demolished
The contract is a fixed-price Design and Build contract (STk) including a development phase. Tavan...
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on March 17, 2026. Last refreshed 17 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 411 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 46 currently open and 168 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 23, 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 KREATE OY (0168716-6). 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 Works contract in the General Supplies & Services 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 €8,745,044. 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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