Local digital newspaper service
Tender Summary
The National Library / University of Helsinki in Finland from Europe region has released this tender for OBJECT OF THE PROCUREMENT The object of the procurement is a local digital service for newspapers, which includes a collection of newspapers in accordance with the requirements specification and a user interface for using, browsing, searching and reading newspapers, as well as related support services for all subscriber units. The user identification of the service is done using IP addresses. See Appendix 1 of the request for tender "Description of the object of the procurement" for a more detailed description of the procurement object. This procurement is part of the FinELib consortium's material procurement. The subscriber units are public libraries that are members of the consortium. All subscriber units are listed in Appendix 7. Based on the tender, one (1) service provider will be selected, which will be responsible for the digital service for local newspapers as a whole. CONTRACT PERIOD The contract period is two (2) years. The contracting entity has the right to extend the validity of the contract for an option period of up to two (2) years under the terms of the contract. See also the chapter "Validity of the contract" in Appendix A of the request for tender. SCOPE OF THE PROCUREMENT The estimated value of the procurement is EUR 2,250,000-3,380,000 (VAT 0%), including the option period. The maximum value of the procurement is EUR 3,380,000 (VAT 0%). The figures are based on estimates provided by the subscribing units regarding the use of the framework agreement. The maximum value of the framework agreement has been calculated for 4 years. Determining the estimated total value of the acquisition is complicated by the possible fluctuations in the annual license quantities of the subscribing units and the annual budgets of the subscribing units. with tender notice no. 674006-2026 published on 30 Sep 2026. The tender is due to expire on 02 Nov 2026. This tender is sourced from TED Europa and is eligible for suppliers interested in Database services. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 15045217.
Tender Details
Tender NoticeTI Ref: 15045217
Tender Notice No
674006-2026
Tender Organisation
National Library / University of Helsinki
Tender Sector
Tender Service
Worldwide
Tender Region
Tender Project Location
Tender CPV
72320000 : Database services
Tender Source
TED Europa
Tender Document Type
Tender Notice
Tender Deadline
02 Nov 2026 31 days left
Tender Description
OBJECT OF THE PROCUREMENT The object of the procurement is a local digital service for newspapers, which includes a collection of newspapers in accordance with the requirements specification and a user interface for using, browsing, searching and reading newspapers, as well as related support services for all subscriber units. The user identification of the service is done using IP addresses. See Appendix 1 of the request for tender "Description of the object of the procurement" for a more detailed description of the procurement object. This procurement is part of the FinELib consortium's material procurement. The subscriber units are public libraries that are members of the consortium. All subscriber units are listed in Appendix 7. Based on the tender, one (1) service provider will be selected, which will be responsible for the digital service for local newspapers as a whole. CONTRACT PERIOD The contract period is two (2) years. The contracting entity has the right to extend the validity of the contract for an option period of up to two (2) years under the terms of the contract. See also the chapter "Validity of the contract" in Appendix A of the request for tender. SCOPE OF THE PROCUREMENT The estimated value of the procurement is EUR 2,250,000-3,380,000 (VAT 0%), including the option period. The maximum value of the procurement is EUR 3,380,000 (VAT 0%). The figures are based on estimates provided by the subscribing units regarding the use of the framework agreement. The maximum value of the framework agreement has been calculated for 4 years. Determining the estimated total value of the acquisition is complicated by the possible fluctuations in the annual license quantities of the subscribing units and the annual budgets of the subscribing units.
Tender Bidding Type
Tender Document
Frequently Asked Questions About This Tender
Who has issued this tender, and what is it for?
The tender has been issued by National Library University of Helsinki in Finland. Such a type of tender falls under Database services, within the IT-Software sector, and is listed on Tender Impulse under notice number 674006-2026.
What are the key dates for this tender?
The notice was published on 30 Sep 2026 and submissions close on 02 Nov 2026. Late bids are rarely accepted in public procurement, so aim to have your documents ready several days before the closing date.
Which CPV codes apply to this tender?
It is classified under CPV codes 72320000, which correspond to Database services. If your company supplies these products or services, these are the codes to save in your alert profile so no matching tender passes you by.
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No - and this matters. Tender Impulse is a tender aggregation and alert service: we collect procurement notices from official sources around the world and list them in one place. We do not receive, forward or evaluate bids. Your bid for this tender must be submitted directly to National Library University of Helsinki, using the method described in the original tender document, before 02 Nov 2026. Tender Impulse provides complete assistance in submitting all bids posted on its website.
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