Tietopyyntö / markkinavuoropuhelu: Mikkelin seudun ympäristöpalvelujen laboratoriopalvelut 2027-2028 (optio 2029)

… delivered to the cooperation laboratory we have chosen through us. Our customers pay for most of the samples themselves. Our own operations include the well water research offered to the clients of the clinic, possible project-based samples or samples related to the investigation of disturbances and food poisonings, for example. In addition, we order and deliver samples for analysis on behalf of our customers. Such samples include bathing water samples from public bathing areas, regular monitoring samples from water cooperatives and some municipal water utilities, and bathing water samples from public pools in accordance with the Pool Water Decree. The aim of the call for tenders is to find the most cost-effective service provider also for the benefit of our customers. In choosing our co-operation laboratory, we value not only the price, but also the readiness to act in environmental health disorders, the ease of sending or delivering a sample, and the comprehensiveness of our services to meet our needs. The laboratory must have a back-up duty system and be prepared to carry out examinations during exceptional working hours. Accreditation is required for analyses and the laboratory must be approved for the examination of official samples. The official samples must be transferred to the VATI information system. We reserve the right to reject all offers submitted and to accept only certain sections of the offers submitted, as described below. Contract period: Two (2) years and one (1) year option period (2 + 1 years) are sought for the contract period. The estimated value of the contract, taking into account the options, exceeds the national threshold for service contracts (EUR 60 000 VAT. 0%) but below the EU threshold (EUR 216 000 VAT. 0 %). A procurement agreement will be drawn up between the Customer and the Supplier. Timetable: The planned timetable for the tendering is as follows: -Market dialogue 10/2026 -Preparation of the invitation to tender 10/2026 -Publication of the invitation to tender 10-11/2026 -Comparing the tenders 11/2026 -Procurement decision estimated at 11-12/2026 -Signature of the contracts estimated at 11-12/2026 -Start of the contract 1.1.2027 Comments on the request for information should be sent by Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 09:00 via the Tender Service or by e-mail to: [email protected]. To be written in the subject field: Request for information: Laboratory services for environmental services in the Mikkeli region 2027-2028 (option 2029). With the request for information, we would like to receive comments on the documents attached to the request for information and on the specifications related to the procurement, e.g.: -Length of the contract period (2 years + 1 year) from the tenderer's point of view -Remarks or suggestions related to the organisation of the operation -Requests or suggestions on the quality and quantity of cooperation between the service provider and the city -What kind of tools or systems are required to provide the service -Proposals for definitions or conditions related to the selection of the service provider -Proposals for an operating model or proposals for changes/observations related to the previous operating model -Proposals for a pricing model for the service -Other observations/comments related to procurement and/or tendering Please justify your comments in a few words so that the contracting entity can evaluate the