Procurement of direct scheduled water transport to Vallisaari

Summary

Metsähallitus is procuring a regular water transport service to Vallisaari for 2027–2029. The service must connect Vallisaari with Helsinki Market Square and is expected to carry approximately 50,000 passengers per year. Helsinki Biennial forecasts 120,000 visitors to Vallisaari in 2027 and the same number in 2029, but the contracting authority is not committing to the estimated volumes stated in the procurement notice. One service provider will be selected through an open procedure. The tender submission deadline is 15 October 2026. The detailed route, technical, qualification and compliance requirements must be checked in the official tender documents.