Renewal of the main automation system of the Pursiala power plant
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis tender concerns the procurement and installation of a complete Distributed Control System (DCS) for the Pursialan voimalaitos (Pursiala Power Plant). The new main automation system will optimize and control the operations of the plant's three boiler units (Pursiala 1, Pursiala 2, and FLK 2 heat unit), as well as the district heating accumulator, electric boiler, and fuel reception facilities. The procured DCS system will replace the existing Siemens PCS7 system. The scope of the contract includes the design, procurement, manufacturing, supply of all necessary equipment, components, and documentation, quality assurance, inspections, testing, packaging, marking, and transportation of the DCS system. It also covers warranty testing and tuning of the DCS system. Furthermore, the supplier must provide detailed product and spare parts information down to the component level. The supplier will be responsible for ensuring the compliance of the entire equipment delivery with all applicable directives and legislation. The contract also includes maintenance services for the implemented automation system for a period of five (5) years. This comprehensive project aims to modernize the control systems at the Pursiala Power Plant, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.
This is a supplies contract in the energy and power, information and communication technology and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Power Generation, Enterprise Systems and Project Management. 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 the supply of goods in the energy and power sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Auto-translated from fiThe subject of the procurement is a DCS system installed as a fully functional entity. The main automation system controls and optimizes the different production forms of the Pursiala power plant complex's three boiler plants (Pursiala 1, Pursiala 2, and FLK 2 heat unit) as well as the district heating accumulator, electric boiler, and fuel reception. The DCS system to be procured replaces the current main automation system (Siemens PCS7). In addition to the DCS system and its installation, the entity includes the design, procurement, materials, manufacturing of equipment, as well as the delivery, quality assurance, inspections, testing, packaging, packing markings, and transportation of equipment, components, and documents, warranty tests, and commissioning of the DCS system. Furthermore, the delivery must include, where applicable, product and spare parts information specified at the component level. The supplier is responsible for the compliance of the entire equipment delivery. The supplier is also responsible for ensuring compliance with directives and legislation for individual equipment and equipment combinations included in the delivery. The procurement also includes maintenance tasks for the implemented automation system for five (5) years.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on March 17, 2025. Last refreshed 9 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About ESE-Energia Oy
ESE-Energia Oy has issued 14 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Energy & Power, Construction & Civil Works, 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: July 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Energy & Power sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Valmet Automation Oy was awarded the contract for €4,447,240. 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.
How can I submit a bid?
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Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Valmet Automation Oy. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by ESE-Energia Oy in Finland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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