MUU10 400 kV 400 MVA Power Transformers 2029-2032 2nd Frame

This procurement consists of a turnkey delivery of one (1) 400 kV 400 MVA 410/120/21 kV power transformer ("Main Delivery"). The delivery schedule for this unit is 31.3.2029 In addition, the procurement includes eight (8) optional power transformers ("Optional Delivery") and an option to procure spare parts ("Optional Spare Parts"). Two of these optional transformer units are to be delivered in 2029, preliminarily 30.6.2029 and 30.9.2029 and will be clarified in the invitation to tender documents. The maximum weight of the transformer transport weight without oil has been reduced to 240 000 kg due to problems with bridge load bearing capacities and aging infrastructure.Main features of the procedureGENERAL Fingrid Oyj, the Finnish national transmission system operator, is initiating this procurement process for 400 kV 400 MVA system transformers with the intended delivery between years 2029-2032 for existing and new substations in various locations in Finland. With this invitation to participate Fingrid is looking for capable and interested candidates to provide the needed power transformers. In our operating model, the network of services and good suppliers as well as good co-operation between different contractual partners are especially important. We require all our contractual partners to be aware of Fingrid’s significant duties as responsible transmission system operator in Finland and to commit to responsibility of the economic, social and environmental impact of their operations. The delivery of power transformers, including all needed transportation and erections, will be performed as turnkey deliveries. The transformer deliveries will be separate from the substation construction projects performed by other contractors, however, there is a need to coordinate the delivery of power transformers with the construction work at site. DELIVERY Delivery of one 410/120/21kV 400/400/125 MVA power transformer including: - Manufacturing of transformers with fittings and accessories and - Testing All necessary logistics e.g. - Sea transportation to Finland, - Loading on the railway truck in the port, reloading on the road truck and transport to the site. The Supplier may choose the means and route of transportation. - All organizational work needed for logistics: arrangement of transportation from factory to site, customs clearance and forwarding - Unloading on the foundation Erection, testing and commissioning at site. Preliminary 410/120/21 kV 400 MVA transformer specification is attached to this prequalification (see attachment specification 04 DRAFT S22341E1 Transformer 400 MVA) PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF THE PROCUREMENT Fingrid will use the negotiated procedure for this procurement of power transformers. The negotiated procedure will tentatively go as follows. Fingrid, however, reserves all rights to revise and edit the schedule during the process. INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE This Invitation to Participate has been launched. Deadline week 10. APPLICATIONS AND THEIR EVALUATION (Pre-Qualification) All candidates, who have submitted the application within the set deadline and who meet the minimum requirements set for the candidate’s eligibility will be selected to the negotiated procedure. Tentatively week 11. NEGOTIATIONS If there are many questions and unclear issues, Fingrid will hold a short negotiation round with all participants. If there are no major issues to be clarified, no negotiations are needed. The purpose of the negotiations is to present the inquiry documents, clarify technical issues, discuss about logistics, and answer any open questions. All Candidates shall be provided with the answers to questions of common relevance. There will be only one round of negotiations before the Final Call For Tenders. The negotiations will be held with MS Teams or similar conference call program for efficiency. FINAL CALL FOR TENDER(s) Tentatively week 11. DEADLINE FOR TENDERS Preliminarily end of week 12. EVALUATION OF FINAL TENDERS AND CONTRACT AWARD The objective is to finalize the procurement process during April 2026.