Pohjavesien tarkkailupalvelut 2027-2029 (2030-2031)

The Lahden kaupunki in Finland from Europe region has released this tender for The procurement includes groundwater, pore air, pore water, wastewater, surface water and stormwater sampling, as well as groundwater level measurements, sample analysis services, operator-specific interim and annual reporting of the results and preparation of an annual summary related to the joint monitoring of groundwater in Lahti and Hollola (hereinafter referred to as “joint monitoring”). The largest number of samples will be taken from groundwater samples. Other sampling, analysis services and reporting of these may be procured as additional work. The procurement is commissioned by the City of Lahti, and the monitoring is coordinated by the Environmental Services Unit. The procurement is divided into two separate sub-areas. Service providers may submit a bid for either one or both sub-areas. The sub-areas are: 1. Sampling and reporting services for the joint monitoring of groundwater in Lahti and Hollola (hereinafter referred to as “sampling and reporting services”) and 2. Analysis services for the joint monitoring of groundwater in Lahti and Hollola (hereinafter referred to as “analysis services”). If the service provider submits an offer for both sub-areas, the offer must specify the sub-areas separately so that the offers are comparable with other offers. A more detailed description of the subject of the procurement is included in the annexes to the request for tender. The joint monitoring of groundwater managed by the City of Lahti began in 2019, and the procurement contracts for the second tender period are valid in accordance with the agreed option year until 31 December 2026 (analysis services) and 28 February 2027 (sampling and reporting). The third period of the joint monitoring for the years 2027–2029 is now being put out to tender. The procurement contracts for the new operating period will start on 1 January 2027. The period can be extended by two with a one-year option period for the years 2030–2031. Groundwater monitoring requires long-term monitoring and comparability of results. The three-year contract period and the two-year option period ensure the continuity of monitoring, enable cost-effective implementation and give the procurement unit the opportunity to assess the quality of the service before the option period is implemented. In addition to the City of Lahti, which manages the joint monitoring, the City of Hollola, the Hollola Water Supply Company and Lahti Aqua Oy have been involved in the planning of the new operating period and the development of the joint monitoring. The environmental sampling of the joint monitoring is mainly groundwater sampling, which also includes measuring the groundwater level. Pore air, pore water, wastewater, surface water and stormwater sampling can be included in the joint monitoring program. Separate groundwater level measurements are made from the sampling in accordance with the monitoring obligation of each site. The sites of monitoring are mainly operators obliged to monitor groundwater in environmental or soil permits, the City of Lahtis own environmental monitoring and voluntary and mandatory monitoring of water supply companies. In March 2026, a total of 31 separate monitoring sites and 86 groundwater pipes or wells were included in the joint monitoring.At the beginning of 2027, joint monitoring will be expanded to the Nastolanharju-Uusikylä A and B groundwater areas, which are estimated to involve at least three sites and three groundwater pipes and one surface water observation site. One more site and three observation pipes are coming from Hollola. One monitoring site will be removed after 2026 due to the end of operations. The final number of monitoring operators, sites and observation pipes will only be known after the contract phase. Agreements with operators to join the joint monitoring will be made after the end of the tendering phase, when the competitive monitoring costs are known. The customer does not know the final number of participants when making the purchase. New operators from the groundwater areas involved in the monitoring may also join the joint monitoring before or during the start of the new contract period. The customer does not commit to the estimated numbers of operators, observation pipes, sample points or analyses. The Environmental Services Unit of the City of Lahti acts as the managing body for joint monitoring. The Director of Building and Environmental Supervision makes procurement decisions and agreements with service providers regarding joint monitoring, as well as separate agreements with the actors participating in joint monitoring. The service providers and the actors participating in joint monitoring are not in a direct contractual relationship with each other. The service providers invoice the City of Lahti for the agreed services. The invoice amounts are divided by actor based on the annual monitoring costs incurred and are invoiced to the operators at the end of each monitoring year. The estimated value of the procurement in the new operating period is EUR 70,000–75,000 per year.The service providers and the operators participating in the joint monitoring are not in a direct contractual relationship with each other. The service providers invoice the City of Lahti for the agreed services. The invoice amounts are divided by operator based on the annual monitoring costs incurred and are invoiced to the operators at the end of each monitoring year. The estimated value of the procurement in the new operating period is 70,000–75,000 euros per year.The service providers and the operators participating in the joint monitoring are not in a direct contractual relationship with each other. The service providers invoice the City of Lahti for the agreed services. The invoice amounts are divided by operator based on the annual monitoring costs incurred and are invoiced to the operators at the end of each monitoring year. The estimated value of the procurement in the new operating period is 70,000–75,000 euros per year. with tender notice no. 694853-2026 published on 08 Oct 2026. The tender is due to expire on 11 Nov 2026. This tender is sourced from TED Europa and is eligible for suppliers interested in Technical testing, analysis and consultancy 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 15355272.