Printing Services for the City of Kouvola 2026-2027
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis is a post-notification for the procurement of printing services for the various departments of the City of Kouvola. The tender request includes estimated product quantities, but unit prices are requested based on different order volume ranges, as actual order volumes will vary according to need. The stated quantities are not binding, and the city does not commit to purchasing a specific volume during the contract period. The scope of printing services includes, but is not limited to, small prints and cards, large format prints, scans, and construction drawings. The city reserves the right to order more or less than the estimated quantities. This procurement aims to secure cost-effective and reliable printing solutions for the city's administrative and operational needs over the specified period.
This is a framework agreement contract in the general supplies sector. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 400,000.
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 framework agreement in the general supplies sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Auto-translated from fiThis is a post-announcement regarding the procurement of printing services for the business units of the City of Kouvola.
The product quantities presented in the request for tenders are estimates; unit prices for products are requested based on order quantity variations, as the actual order quantities of the client will vary according to need. However, these quantities are not binding for the client. The client does not commit to acquiring a specific quantity of products during the contract period; final order quantities will be determined by need. The client reserves the right to order more or fewer products than estimated during the contract period. In addition to the products mentioned in the request for tenders, other products belonging to the relevant product groups may also be procured.
The printing services to be procured include, among other things, small prints and cards, large format prints, scans, and construction drawing prints.
In the competition, two (2) suppliers will be selected for each lot according to the comparison criteria in the request for tenders. The tenderer may bid for one or more lots. Procurements within the framework agreement valued at less than EUR 20,000 can be ordered as needed at the discretion of the contracting entity from the supplier selected for the most suitable lot. The contracting entity reserves the right to determine the order-specific need and suitability assessment for these. Procurements within the framework agreement valued at over EUR 20,000 will be procured through a simplified competition (mini-competition) on a lot-by-lot basis among the suppliers selected for that lot.
This is a procurement exceeding the EU threshold.
The planned contract period is 1.1.2026 - 31.12.2027, with the possibility of two option years from 1.1.2028 - 31.12.2029., Small prints and cards Small prints and cards, Large format prints Large format prints, Scans Scans, Construction drawing prints Construction drawing prints,
Lot 1: Small prints and cards
Lot 2: Large format prints
Lot 3: Scans
Lot 4: Construction drawing prints
CPV: 79800000
Organisation: City of Kouvola
Procedure: open
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on March 22, 2026. Last refreshed 118 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 60 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 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: September 9, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Grano Oy (2197935-0). 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 Framework agreement 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 €400,000. 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.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Hilma Finland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
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