Framework procurement, Pool of Experts 2, Digital Investment Facility

The framework arrangement concerns the procurement of DIF's development services for the design of data centers in regions south of the Sahara. The purpose of DIF is to promote data center projects in sub-Saharan countries, so that they become financeable for institutional investors. DIF is part of the Team Europe …

CPV: 73200000 Services de conseil en recherche et développement
Délai:
5 septembre 2025 12:00
Type de délai:
Soumission d'offres
Lieu d'exécution:
Framework procurement, Pool of Experts 2, Digital Investment Facility
Service d'adjudication:
HAUS kehittämiskeskus Oy
Numéro d'adjudication:
2025-027728-LOT-0001

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : HAUS kehittämiskeskus Oy
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law, controlled by a central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : Education

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Framework procurement, Pool of Experts 2, Digital Investment Facility
Description : The framework arrangement concerns the procurement of DIF's development services for the design of data centers in regions south of the Sahara. The purpose of DIF is to promote data center projects in sub-Saharan countries, so that they become financeable for institutional investors. DIF is part of the Team Europe Data Governance in Africa project. More about the project at: https://haus.fi/en/team-europe-initiatives/ Purchases based on the framework arrangement can be made from the establishment of the framework arrangement until the end of its duration. The framework arrangement is valid for one (1) year from its establishment (actual contract period), after which the Procuring Authority can extend its validity for a limited period with option period of the end of 2026. The Procuring Authority informs about using the first option period no later than three (1) month before the end of the actual contract period.
Procedure identifier : cdcef884-e83d-4e31-b002-d6b1244275fa
Type of procedure : Other single stage procedure
Main features of the procedure : The procurement of training, coaching and development services of the Digital Investment Facility (DIF) is carried out as a framework arrangement (hereinafter framework arrangement), which means a framework arrangement procedure designed by HAUS Finnish Institute of Public Management Ltd (hereinafter the Procuring Authority), in accordance with the principles of the Finnish Procurement Act (1397/2016), for acquiring the services that are the subject of procurement.

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73200000 Research and development consultancy services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 900 000 Euro
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 990 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : This procurement concerns "Research and development services and related consultancy services", CPV 73000000-2. Although the principles of the Finnish Procurement Act and Directive 2014/24/EU are followed in general, the procurement is not in the scope of the Finnish Procurement Act. According to the Finnish Procurement Act, section 9, the Act does not govern procurements concerning the research and development services, except where the benefits derived from them accrue solely to the contracting entity for use in its operations and the contracting entity pays in full for the service performed. As this procurement falls into the scope of the said limitation, the Finnish Procurement Act is not applicable as such in this procurement.
Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : Framework procurement, Pool of Experts 2, Digital Investment Facility
Description : The framework arrangement concerns the procurement of DIF's development services for the design of data centers in regions south of the Sahara. The purpose of DIF is to promote data center projects in sub-Saharan countries, so that they become financeable for institutional investors. DIF is part of the Team Europe Data Governance in Africa project. More about the project at: https://haus.fi/en/team-europe-initiatives/ Purchases based on the framework arrangement can be made from the establishment of the framework arrangement until the end of its duration. The framework arrangement is valid for one (1) year from its establishment (actual contract period), after which the Procuring Authority can extend its validity for a limited period with option period of the end of 2026. The Procuring Authority informs about using the first option period no later than three (1) month before the end of the actual contract period.
Internal identifier : 2025-027728-LOT-0001

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73200000 Research and development consultancy services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 30/09/2025
Duration : 15 Month

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 1

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Tender requirement
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI) (2014/2020)
Identifier of EU funds : Data Governance in Africa Initiative; Digital Investment Facility
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Approach to reducing environmental impacts : The transition to a circular economy
Social objective promoted : Human rights due diligence in global supply chains, Fair working conditions
Innovative objective : The procured works, supplies or services are novel or significantly improved compared to other works, supplies, or services already on the market.

5.1.8 Accessibility criteria

Accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities are not included because the procurement is not intended for use by natural persons

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Quantity and quality of the expert's experience
Description : Described in the Terms of Reference, framework arrangement DIF Pool of Experts document
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number : 12

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English, Finnish
Deadline for requesting additional information : 20/08/2025 12:00 +03:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 05/09/2025 12:00 +03:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 3 Month
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : yes
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 5
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The Market Court
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : HAUS kehittämiskeskus Oy
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : HAUS kehittämiskeskus Oy
Organisation receiving requests to participate : HAUS kehittämiskeskus Oy
Organisation processing tenders : HAUS kehittämiskeskus Oy

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : HAUS kehittämiskeskus Oy
Registration number : 1778388-1
Postal address : Yliopistonkatu 5, 5.krs
Town : Helsinki
Postcode : 00100
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Helsinki-Uusimaa ( FI1B1 )
Country : Finland
Telephone : +358405882355
Internet address : http://www.haus.fi
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Hansel Oy (Hilma)
Registration number : FI09880841
Postal address : Mannerheiminaukio 1 A
Town : Helsinki
Postcode : 00100
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Helsinki-Uusimaa ( FI1B1 )
Country : Finland
Telephone : +358 295563630
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : The Market Court
Registration number : FI30061576
Postal address : Radanrakentajantie 5
Town : Helsinki
Postcode : 00520
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Helsinki-Uusimaa ( FI1B1 )
Country : Finland
Telephone : +358 295643300
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 3b7f43e4-1148-49a1-94c8-5aa28f57526c - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 04/08/2025 15:37 +03:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00511407-2025
OJ S issue number : 148/2025
Publication date : 05/08/2025