Procurement of Oulu region transport item 7
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThe City of Oulu is seeking bids for the operation of public transport route Lot 7 in the Oulu region. This tender covers the operation of bus lines 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 28, and 29, as detailed in the tender documents. A single bidder or a consortium will be selected to operate this route. The contract will be awarded to the most economically advantageous tender, which is defined as the lowest price. Bids should be submitted based on the September 2025 price level for bus transport, excluding VAT, as published by Statistics Finland. A key requirement is that all vehicles used must be entirely clean and energy-efficient, utilizing electric power, biogas, or renewable diesel (HVO). The specific terms and conditions of the transport service agreement are outlined in the attached documentation. This procurement aims to ensure sustainable and cost-effective public transportation services for the Oulu region.
This is a services contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Road Transport. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), 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 transport and logistics 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 fiThe City of Oulu is requesting bids for the operation of Oulu region transport item 7. The tender concerns the operation of public transport lines 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 28 and 29 in accordance with the procurement notice and tender documents. One tenderer or consortium of tenderers will be selected to manage the operation of the item. The most economically advantageous supplier will be selected from the acceptable tenders. The most economically advantageous is the tender with the lowest price. Tender prices will be given at the Statistics Finland bus transport September 2025 price level (excluding VAT). Transport must be carried out entirely with clean and energy-efficient vehicles (electric, biogas or renewable diesel (HVO). The content of the transport contract is defined in the attached document "Draft Transport Contract".
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on March 19, 2026. Last refreshed 22 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 223 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 19 currently open and 70 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: August 28, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) 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 Nobina Oy. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Nobina Oy was awarded the contract for €52,000,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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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