Right-of-use agreement for Svartholma café-restaurant
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThe City of Loviisa is seeking bids for a right-of-use agreement for the Svartholma café-restaurant services. Svartholma is a historic sea fortress and popular tourist destination.
This is a concession contract in the culture and heritage sector, with a focus on Museums and Tourism Development. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
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 concession in the culture and heritage sector. Concession contracts involve the operation or management of public assets or services, typically requiring significant financial capacity and operational expertise. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Auto-translated from fiRight-of-use agreement for Svartholma café-restaurant The City of Loviisa is seeking bids for the Svartholma service package based on a right-of-use agreement.
Svartholma is a historic sea fortress located on Svartholm island, about 10 kilometers from the center of Loviisa. This significant cultural-historical fortress was built in the 18th century as part of the Gulf of Finland defense system. The island and its historic fortress are a popular tourist destination.
The subject of the right-of-use is the provision of café-restaurant services to be produced in Svartholma as part of the service package according to the agreement, which includes, in addition to café and restaurant services, marketing and co-development of the Svartholma area, and maintenance of the museum and exhibition space. The lease agreement concerns the café-restaurant building located in Svartholma, including its terraces.
The right-of-use agreement will be for four (4) years, with an additional one (1) year option. The first operating season is 1.5.2027 – 30.9.2027, and the last before the option is 1.5.2030 – 30.9.2030. The option covers the period 1.5.2031-30.9.2031.
Through the right-of-use agreement for the Svartholma café-restaurant, the City of Loviisa aims for a comprehensively high-quality service experience that supports the island's appeal as a tourist destination, a hub for archipelago traffic, and a cultural-historical environment. The goal is that the Service Provider's operations will support the revitalization of the area, serve the customers of the guest harbor, participate in archipelago events, and cooperate with the City of Loviisa, Metsähallitus, the National Board of Antiquities, Visit Kotka-Hamina / partner, currently Cursor Oy, and the archipelago transport operator.
The café-restaurant operation is seasonal, taking place between 1.5 and 30.9. The service concept for the café-restaurant must offer high-quality, attractive services that support the brand of the location, positioned at a bistro-type, high-quality, yet easily approachable concept. The aim is a comprehensive offering that provides high-quality, reasonably priced, and tasty food and drinks in a unique environment, considering the needs of different visitor groups. Overall, the service package supports the island's identity and brand to be strengthened.
A more detailed description of the subject of the procurement is attached to the request for proposals (Description of the subject of procurement, appendix 1).
A written agreement will be made with one service provider.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on October 4, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Loviisan kaupunki
Loviisan kaupunki has issued 39 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 17 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Construction & Civil Works, and Energy & Power. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: October 5, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Concession contract in the Culture, Heritage & Tourism 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.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Loviisan kaupunki in Finland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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