Expired Tender for the Procurement of Remote-Controlled Disconnector Station Automation Equipment by Elenia, Finland

Website for obtaining tender documents ：

https://tarjouspalvelu.fi/elenia?id=586015&tpk=f4618642-e809-4857-b029-3c6df4a50a34

Tender submission website ：

https://tarjouspalvelu.fi/elenia?id=586015&tpk=f4618642-e809-4857-b029-3c6df4a50a34

Project Content ：Procurement of distribution automation equipment for Elenia Oy to enable remote-controlled disconnector stations (including new and existing stations) within its medium-voltage distribution network in Finland. This procurement aims to enhance the automation level, operational flexibility, and reliability of its distribution network. It involves modernizing existing compact secondary substations and overhead disconnector stations, and equipping new compact secondary substations with automation equipment.

Scope of Service ：The successful bidder shall supply qualified automation equipment in accordance with Elenia's technical specifications and requirements during the contract period (January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029). This may involve related delivery, installation guidance, commissioning support, provision of technical documentation, personnel training (if required by the contract), and after-sales service. The place of performance for the contract is anywhere within the European Economic Area, indicating that equipment may be delivered from any EEA country.

Material Specifications ：This procurement is divided into two independent LOTs. Suppliers may bid for a maximum of 2 LOTs, and a single supplier may be awarded contracts for a maximum of 2 LOTs. Both LOTs are for supplies under CPV codes 31200000 (Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting) and 32570000 (Communications equipment). Specific material specification details must be consulted in the tender document attachment "Invitation to Participate and Initial Call for Tenders". The notice body does not provide specific technical parameters but clarifies the equipment types:

LOT-0001 (LOT 1: RTU) ：Remote Terminal Unit (RTU). RTUs are core devices used for data acquisition, monitoring, control, and communication, deployed at substation sites, and are key components of the distribution automation system.

LOT-0002 (LOT 2: Router) ：Routers. Used within the communication network of the distribution grid to provide reliable and secure network connections and data transmission between automation equipment (such as RTUs) and the central monitoring and control system.

Procurement Quantity Description ：This tender is for a framework agreement procurement. The notice body does not list specific procurement quantities for each LOT. The purchaser (Elenia Oy) will issue specific purchase orders to the successful supplier(s) based on the actual needs of its new construction and modernization projects during the contract period. The contract is expected to start on January 1, 2027, and last until December 31, 2029. Each LOT contract may be extended a maximum of 2 times.

Budget ：The document does not provide the total budget value for the entire tender or per LOT. Potential suppliers need to assess after reviewing the detailed tender documents.

Place of Performance ：Anywhere within the European Economic Area (EEA)

GPA Applicable ：Yes

Suitable for SMEs ：LOT-0001 Suitable for SMEs; LOT-0002 Not suitable for SMEs

Tender Language ：English

Tender Submission Method ：Mandatory electronic submission

Electronic Catalogue ：Permitted

Evaluation Criteria ：Price (Weight 65%) and Quality (Weight 35%)

Other Important Information ：The purchaser may, at any time and for duly justified reasons, wholly or partially discontinue the procurement procedure. LOT-0001 requires the successful bidder to sign a confidentiality agreement. This procurement does not establish a framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system, or use electronic auctions. The relevant review, mediation, and information consultation body is the Finnish Market Court (Markkinaoikeus).