Local service transport from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028 (with a one-year extension option)

Summary

The procurement covers local service transport in Kemi using one accessible low-floor bus from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028, with an option to extend the contract by one year. The service comprises three routes serving the northern, eastern and southern areas of the city, with several return trips to the city centre each week in both the morning and afternoon. The bus must accommodate wheelchairs, mobility aids and prams, and the driver must assist passengers when boarding or leaving the vehicle if needed. Drivers are expected to provide friendly, professional customer service and speak Finnish fluently. The vehicle must accept the required Matkahuolto and regional travel cards as well as the Kemi city travel card; the operator must remit ticket revenue to the city as agreed. At its own expense, the service provider must make route, stop, timetable, fare, availability and accessibility information available through an open interface. Bids will be compared on price, which is the sole award criterion. Check the official tender notice and tender documents for the precise qualification, compliance and technical requirements.