Englannin käännös- ja kielentarkistuspalvelut

The contract timeline is as follows:

• Contract Start Date: The agreement will come into force at the moment of signing.
• Contract End Date/Total Duration: The agreement is valid indefinitely. The duration is stated as unknown or unlimited.
• Key Milestones/Phases:
• The deadline for requesting additional information is September 8, 2026, at 12:00 Eastern European Summer Time.
• The deadline for receiving tenders or participation applications is September 18, 2026, at 12:00 Eastern European Summer Time.
• Tenders must be valid for 4 months from the submission deadline.
• The contract is estimated to be signed in late 2026.
• The procurement procedure involves the following steps:

1. Opening of tenders by the contracting authority.

2. Review of tenderer suitability responses.

3. Verification of tender conformity to the request for tenders and preliminary selection.

4. Comparison of tenders and selection of the best one based on criteria.

5. Issuance of the procurement decision, notification to all tenderers, and verification of suitability documents from the winner (before contract signing).

6. Conclusion of the procurement contract with the selected winner, which only becomes binding upon the signing of a written agreement.

The core scope of work for this tender involves the provision of English translation and language review services for Suomen Pankki (Bank of Finland). The primary focus is on the English translations of the Bank of Finland's annual report and the Bank of Finland Bulletin, particularly those related to monetary policy.

The Statement of Work summary includes:

• Services Provided: English translation from Finnish and language review of English documents.
• Core Deliverables: Translations that will be published on the Bank of Finland's website as part of the Bank of Finland Bulletin article collection, the annual report, or other official publications and announcements.
• Personnel Requirements: The tender seeks a named English translator whose native language is English or who is bilingual with native-level English proficiency, along with excellent Finnish language skills.
• Work Environment: The selected translator must be prepared to work within the Bank of Finland's network environment using a bank-provided laptop, with the option to work at the language services premises in Helsinki.
• Pricing Structure: Translation services are priced per translated page (1560 characters including spaces), while language review is charged hourly.
• Security and Confidentiality: A confidentiality agreement (NDA) is mandatory, and personnel will undergo security clearances.
• Contractual Terms: The contract will be with one selected supplier (potentially a consortium), but it does not entail a volume commitment for the client or exclusivity for the service provider.