VR-Group/ Web development expert services, framework agreement

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The objective of this procurement is to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of software development expertise for the entire VR Group. The framework covers development needs arising across VR Group companies, including but not limited to passenger services, logistics operations, infrastructure-related systems, commercial platforms, customer-facing digital services, and internal operational systems. The procurement covers Web Development (e.g. web based technologies such as modern frontend frameworks and standards). Experts are assigned to VR’s agile development teams, who operate according to VR’s technology choices and established models where VR acts as the Product Owner and oversees overall project and development management. Work is carried out in a hybrid model, both on-site at VR’s premises in Helsinki and remotely in accordance with VR’s working guidelines. The service also includes a Supplier-appointed Service Manager (for reporting, invoicing etc.). In accordance with Section 45(2) of the Act on Procurement in the Utilities Sectors, the maximum total value of contracts awarded under this Framework Agreement during the entire contract period shall be EUR 20 000 000 (VAT 0%). Tenderers are requested to note that the value stated above does not constitute the estimated value of the procurement, but the statutory maximum value as referred to in the Act. The maximum value also includes possible option periods of the procurement. VR Group does not commit to any minimum purchase volumes. Actual resource needs may increase or decrease during the contract period based on business requirements, technological development, and the lifecycle of projects and systems. The initial contract period is two (2) years, after which the Customer may extend the Agreement with four (4) optional periods of one (1) year each. This procurement will be carried out using an open procedure. The Finnish Act on Procurements and Concession Contracts of Entities Operating in the Water and Energy Supply, Transport and Postal Services Sector (Act 1398/2016, “Act on Public Contracts in the Utilities Sector”) applies to this procurement. Tenders must meet all suitability requirements set out in this notice and its appendices. The subject of the procurement is described in more detail in Appendix 2 (Procurement Description) to the Invitation to Tender. The suitability requirements for Tenderers are set out in the ESPD form.

TED Europa

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Water Supply and Storage, Rail, Warehouse, Broadband, Commercial, Telecommunications