The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (FTIA) and Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) are procuring studies of sensor technologies and data processing and analysis methods fit for providing information on ice type, ice formations and ice movement. The information provided in the studies will be used in the final report produced for WINMOS III by either FTIA or a party contracted for the work. The overview and aims of the procurement are described in more detail in Annex 1 of the invitation to tender.