Finland – IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – VR-Group/ Backend-development expert services, framework agreement

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 is: Backend Development (e.g. backend systems, databases, cloud native development, and software development within commonly used backend technology ecosystems) 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.). 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.