VR-Group: Maintenance and support services of telecommunications network devices - Invitation to participate
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VR-Group Plc (Helsinki, Finland) is tendering: VR-Group: Maintenance and support services of telecommunications network devices - Invitation to participate. Offers are due 5 Oct 2026, 09:00 CEST. 60-month contract, 2 lots.
- 5 Oct 2026, 09:00 CEST
- Deadline
- 60 months
- Duration
- Negotiated with call
- Procedure
- Telecommunications services (64200000)
- Main CPV
- 3 Sept 2026
- Published
What the buyer wants
The subject of the procurement is the provision of maintenance and support services for telecommunications network devices and related network services (hereinafter the "Service"). The procurement covers comprehensive maintenance, monitoring, support and operational services for VR's telecommunications network environment, including network devices located in datacentres, offices, rolling stock (trains and buses) and other operational locations. The Service also includes the maintenance of certain related network services required for the operation of the telecommunications environment. The Service includes, but is not limited to, the following: - Service transition and implementation; - 24/7 monitoring of the telecommunications network environment; - Incident management and fault resolution; - Replacement of failed network devices in accordance with the agreed service levels; - Device configuration changes and other agreed maintenance activities; - Network monitoring, preventive maintenance and operational support; - Service management and designated service management personnel; - Maintenance of network documentation; - Reporting, including service level, capacity and operational reporting; - Integration with VR's agreed service management and ticketing solutions; - Other maintenance, support and expert services related to the telecommunications network environment, ordered separately where required. The procurement concerns maintenance and support services only. Ownership of the telecommunications network devices, software licences and the overall network architecture shall remain with VR. VR is responsible for the procurement of network devices and strategic network architecture, while the selected Supplier shall provide the Services in accordance with the agreed contractual responsibilities. The Service is intended to support VR Group's operations in Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Latvia. The Service may also be extended to other VR Group companies or countries during the contract period. A more detailed preliminary description of the procurement is set out in Annex 1 – Preliminary Description of the Procurement. The subject of the procurement described herein is preliminary and may be further specified, clarified and supplemented during the negotiated procurement procedure. The final scope of the procurement, the detailed requirements and the contractual terms will be set out in the Final Invitation to Tender and its annexes.
Lots (2)
Lot 1VR-Group: Maintenance and support services of telecommunications network devices - Invitation to participate
60 monthsThe subject of the procurement is the provision of maintenance and support services for telecommunications network devices and related network services (hereinafter the "Service"). The procurement covers comprehensive maintenance, monitoring, support and operational services for VR's telecommunications network environment, including network devices located in datacentres, offices, rolling stock (trains and buses) and other operational locations. The Service also includes the maintenance of certain related network services required for the operation of the telecommunications environment. The Service includes, but is not limited to, the following: - Service transition and implementation; - 24/7 monitoring of the telecommunications network environment; - Incident management and fault resolution; - Replacement of failed network devices in accordance with the agreed service levels; - Device configuration changes and other agreed maintenance activities; - Network monitoring, preventive maintenance and operational support; - Service management and designated service management personnel; - Maintenance of network documentation; - Reporting, including service level, capacity and operational reporting; - Integration with VR's agreed service management and ticketing solutions; - Other maintenance, support and expert services related to the telecommunications network environment, ordered separately where required. The procurement concerns maintenance and support services only. Ownership of the telecommunications network devices, software licences and the overall network architecture shall remain with VR. VR is responsible for the procurement of network devices and strategic network architecture, while the selected Supplier shall provide the Services in accordance with the agreed contractual responsibilities. The Service is intended to support VR Group's operations in Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Latvia. The Service may also be extended to other VR Group companies or countries during the contract period. A more detailed preliminary description of the procurement is set out in Annex 1 – Preliminary Description of the Procurement. The subject of the procurement described herein is preliminary and may be further specified, clarified and supplemented during the negotiated procurement procedure. The final scope of the procurement, the detailed requirements and the contractual terms will be set out in the Final Invitation to Tender and its annexes.
Lot 2
60 monthsThe subject of the procurement is the provision of maintenance and support services for telecommunications network devices and related network services (hereinafter the "Service"). The procurement covers comprehensive maintenance, monitoring, support and operational services for VR's telecommunications network environment, including network devices located in datacentres, offices, rolling stock (trains and buses) and other operational locations. The Service also includes the maintenance of certain related network services required for the operation of the telecommunications environment. The Service includes, but is not limited to, the following: - Service transition and implementation; - 24/7 monitoring of the telecommunications network environment; - Incident management and fault resolution; - Replacement of failed network devices in accordance with the agreed service levels; - Device configuration changes and other agreed maintenance activities; - Network monitoring, preventive maintenance and operational support; - Service management and designated service management personnel; - Maintenance of network documentation; - Reporting, including service level, capacity and operational reporting; - Integration with VR's agreed service management and ticketing solutions; - Other maintenance, support and expert services related to the telecommunications network environment, ordered separately where required. The procurement concerns maintenance and support services only. Ownership of the telecommunications network devices, software licences and the overall network architecture shall remain with VR. VR is responsible for the procurement of network devices and strategic network architecture, while the selected Supplier shall provide the Services in accordance with the agreed contractual responsibilities. The Service is intended to support VR Group's operations in Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Latvia. The Service may also be extended to other VR Group companies or countries during the contract period. A more detailed preliminary description of the procurement is set out in Annex 1 – Preliminary Description of the Procurement. The subject of the procurement described herein is preliminary and may be further specified, clarified and supplemented during the negotiated procurement procedure. The final scope of the procurement, the detailed requirements and the contractual terms will be set out in the Final Invitation to Tender and its annexes.
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