Finland's KEHA Centre is seeking bids to provide road ferry services year-round at 13 crossings in the Archipelago Sea, with bids due on December 29, 2026.
The contract is estimated at €260 million ($291 million) excluding VAT and runs for 276 months from January 1, 2029. The crossings are currently operated by state-owned Finferries.
The successful bidder must obtain the vessels and shore equipment required to provide the service. Its duties also include running the daily service at the required level, assisting customers and maintaining the state-owned ferry landings. The service will begin at individual crossings in stages.
The crossings are Hämmärönsalmi, Högsar, Högsåra, Keistiö, Kokkila, Kivimo, Mossala, Palva, Saverkeit, Skagen, Vartsala, Velkuanmaa and Våno.
Tenders will be scored 70 points on price and 30 points on local emissions, assessed through annual local emissions factors. Questions must be submitted by November 30.
An earlier tender for the same crossings closed in October after receiving no submissions.
