Helsingin yliopisto Awards €2M Consumer Electronics Framework Agreement (Kuluttajaelektroniikka)

Helsingin yliopisto, a body governed by public law operating in education, has awarded a framework agreement for consumer electronics (Kuluttajaelektroniikka). The maximum value of the framework agreements in this notice is €2,000,000.00, covering radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment, for the period from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030. The contract was awarded following an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Introduction

Helsingin yliopisto has conducted an open procedure for a framework agreement for the period from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030. The procedure is not accelerated. The framework agreement is concluded without reopening of competition. No dynamic purchasing system is used.

The procurement project is not financed with EU funds but is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The maximum value of the framework agreements in this notice is €2,000,000.00, and the approximate value of the framework agreements is €2,000,000.00. The contracts were concluded on 31/08/2026. The procedure identifier is 7458a0b8-9344-4a21-977e-bde3c08e72c6 and the internal identifier is 608093. A previous notice was published under identifier 8b57e50d-c0db-49bd-a955-9e07c159300b-01.

The procurement is a single lot (LOT-0000). Quality is the only award criterion (100 points).

Why This Contract Matters

This contract establishes a framework agreement through which products can be acquired in various product groups, supporting the University of Helsinki and the entire university group over the 2026–2030 period.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports Public Services: Provides consumer electronics for a body governed by public law in education
• Significant Value: €2,000,000.00 maximum framework value
• Long-Term Commitment: Framework period from 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2030 (4 years)
• Comprehensive Scope: Components, peripherals, network products, tablets and pads with accessories, phones with accessories, cameras, cables, audio and hifi, TV and video, household appliances, computers
• Quality-Focused Evaluation: Quality weighted 100 points
• Competition: 3 tenders received, all from micro, small or medium tenderers
• Multi-Supplier Framework: Framework agreement without reopening of competition, with multiple winners

Contract Timeline

• Contract concluded: 31/08/2026
• Estimated start date: 01/09/2026
• Duration end date: 31/08/2030
• Notice dispatch date: 02/11/2026 11:10:39 (UTC+02:00) Eastern European Time, Central European Summer Time
• Notice published: 03/11/2026 (OJ S 213/2026)

Contract Overview

Helsingin yliopisto conducted an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Key features include:

• One lot: LOT-0000
• Maximum value of the framework agreements in this notice: €2,000,000.00
• Duration: 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2030
• Framework type: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• Evaluation: Quality (100 points)
• Multiple winners
• Subcontracting: Yes for the winners (value and percentage not known)
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes

Key Contract Details

• Main classification: 32000000 Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
• Additional classification: 30000000 Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages; 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
• Place of performance: Helsinki, Helsinki-Uusimaa (FI1B1), Finland; postcode 00014; the stated address and other addresses of the University of Helsinki group
• Procedure identifier: 7458a0b8-9344-4a21-977e-bde3c08e72c6
• Internal identifier: 608093
• Type of procedure: Open
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
• Review body: Markkinaoikeus

Lot Structure

Lot 1 – Kuluttajaelektroniikka

• Title: Kuluttajaelektroniikka
• Description: The competition establishes a framework agreement through which products can be acquired in, among others, the following product groups: Components, peripherals, network products, tablets and pads with accessories, phones with accessories, cameras, cables, audio and hifi, TV and video, household appliances, computers. The framework agreement does not replace other procurement contracts of the University of Helsinki; the University acquires most IT-related goods through Hansel framework agreements. Product groups and requirements are specified in more detail in the invitation to tender. The framework agreement is intended to be valid for 4 years.
• Internal identifier: 608093
• Estimated duration: 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2030
• Winners: Gigantti oy; Verkkokauppa.com Oyj; Power Finland Oy
• Tenders received: 3 (all from micro, small or medium tenderers)
• Contract concluded: 31/08/2026
• Contract identifiers: Kuluttajaelektroniikka / Gigantti; Kuluttajaelektroniikka / Verkkokauppa.com; Kuluttajaelektroniikka / Power
• Maximum value of the framework agreement: €2,000,000.00

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Value (€)	Winner(s)	Tenders
1	Kuluttajaelektroniikka	Framework max. 2,000,000.00	Gigantti oy; Verkkokauppa.com Oyj; Power Finland Oy	3
Total		2,000,000.00

Scope of Supply

The contract covers the following supplies and services:

• Consumer Electronics: Products in product groups including components, peripherals, network products, tablets and pads with accessories, phones with accessories, cameras, cables, audio and hifi, TV and video, household appliances, computers
• Radio, Television, Communication, Telecommunication and Related Equipment: Supplies under CPV 32000000
• Office and Computing Machinery: Equipment and supplies under CPV 30000000
• Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipments: Equipment under CPV 38000000 (excl. glasses)
• Lot Segments: Single lot covering all product groups

Special Procurement Conditions

• Quality Criterion (100 points): Laatu (quality)
• Framework Agreement: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• Subcontracting: Yes for the winners (value and percentage not known); the same requirements apply to subcontractors as to the tenderer itself, and the tenderer is responsible for the subcontractor's work as for its own
• Duration: 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2030 (4 years)
• No Dynamic Purchasing System: No dynamic purchase system
• Strategic Procurement: Social objective promoted: human rights due diligence in global supply chains

About the Contracting Authority

Helsingin yliopisto is a body governed by public law operating in education in Finland.

• Legal type: Body governed by public law
• Activity: Education
• Registration number: 0313471-7
• Location: Helsinki, Helsinki-Uusimaa (FI1B1), Finland
• Postcode: 00100
• Contact point: Hankinnat
• Email: hankinnat@helsinki.fi
• Telephone: +358 503182430
• Internet address: https://www.helsinki.fi/fi

About the Winning Suppliers

The framework agreement has multiple winners in a single lot.

• Gigantti oy (Medium) – LOT-0000 – Helsinki, Helsinki-Uusimaa (FI1B1), Finland – subcontracting: Yes (value and percentage not known)
• Verkkokauppa.com Oyj (Large) – LOT-0000 – Helsinki, Helsinki-Uusimaa (FI1B1), Finland – subcontracting: Yes (value and percentage not known)
• Power Finland Oy (Medium) – LOT-0000 – Vantaa, Helsinki-Uusimaa (FI1B1), Finland – subcontracting: Yes (value and percentage not known)

Subcontracting is Yes for all winners, with value and percentage not known. All tenders were from micro, small or medium tenderers.

Evaluation Criteria

The lot uses the following evaluation criteria:

• Quality (100 points): Laatu

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU
• Competition: 3 tenders received, all from micro, small or medium tenderers
• SME participation: 3 SME tenders received
• Subcontracting: Yes for the winners (value and percentage not known)
• No EU funding: The procurement project was not financed with EU funds
• Framework agreement: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• No dynamic purchasing system used
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Review body: Markkinaoikeus

Additional Procurement Facts

• The contract is covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
• No EU funds were used for this procurement
• The maximum value of the framework agreements in this notice is €2,000,000.00
• The procurement is a single lot (LOT-0000)
• Quality (100 points) is the evaluation criterion
• 3 tenders were received, all from SMEs
• Multiple winners were chosen
• Subcontracting is Yes for the winners (value and percentage not known)
• The duration is 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2030
• The contracts were concluded on 31/08/2026
• The framework agreement is concluded without reopening of competition
• Strategic procurement promotes human rights due diligence in global supply chains

Market & Industry Perspective

The Finnish public sector consumer electronics market features a mix of large enterprises and micro, small and medium enterprises. Consumer electronics, including components, peripherals, network products, tablets, phones, cameras, cables, audio and hifi, TV and video, household appliances and computers, are essential for education and public services.

Key trends in this market include:

• Quality-focused evaluation: Quality weighted 100 points
• SME participation: 3 SME tenders received
• Comprehensive scope: Broad range of consumer electronics product groups
• Long-term projects: Framework period of 4 years from 2026 to 2030
• Specialised supplies: Broad consumer electronics categories
• Multi-supplier framework: Framework agreement without reopening of competition

Economic Significance

At a maximum framework value of €2,000,000.00, this contract represents a significant investment in consumer electronics for Helsingin yliopisto. The contract will:

• Supports Public Services: Provide consumer electronics for a body governed by public law in education
• Support SMEs: All 3 tenderers were micro, small or medium enterprises
• Provide Long-Term Delivery: Framework period from 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2030
• Ensure Responsible Supply Chains: Include a social objective of human rights due diligence in global supply chains
• Enable Operational Efficiency: Multi-supplier framework without reopening of competition
• Support Regional Development: Contribute to the consumer electronics market in the Helsinki-Uusimaa region

Future Procurement Opportunities

With this framework agreement now in place, future opportunities include:

• Framework Orders: Subsequent orders under the framework agreement without reopening of competition
• Related Works: Additional consumer electronics and IT equipment procurements
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with the winning suppliers, who use subcontracting
• Other Public Sector Procurements: Similar consumer electronics opportunities
• Other Framework Cycles: Future procurement cycles after the 2026–2030 period

Opportunities for Suppliers

While this framework agreement is awarded, opportunities remain for consumer electronics suppliers:

• Framework Orders: Prepare for orders under the framework
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with the winning suppliers
• Related Works: Other consumer electronics and IT equipment procurements
• Other Finnish Public Sector Buyers: Similar consumer electronics procurements
• Other Framework Cycles: Monitor further consumer electronics opportunities

What Businesses Should Watch

• Helsingin yliopisto's future procurement notices
• Other Finnish public sector consumer electronics tenders
• Consumer electronics market trends
• Changes to Finnish procurement regulations
• Human rights due diligence in global supply chains
• Further consumer electronics opportunities in the public sector

FinlandTenders.com Procurement Intelligence

This consumer electronics framework agreement is a notable example of Finnish public sector procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €2,000,000.00 maximum framework value
• Quality-focused evaluation: Quality weighted 100 points
• Multiple winners: Three winners in the lot
• One lot: Single lot covering all product groups
• Competition: 3 tenders received, all from SMEs
• Long-term project: Framework period from 2026 to 2030
• Comprehensive scope: Broad range of consumer electronics
• Strategic procurement: Human rights due diligence in global supply chains

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Quality: 100 points quality-based evaluation
• Consumer electronics expertise: Ability to supply products across multiple product groups
• Responsible supply chains: Human rights due diligence in global supply chains
• Public sector experience: Understanding of Finnish public procurement requirements

Supplier Takeaways

• Demonstrate quality – 100 points of evaluation is quality-based
• Showcase consumer electronics supply expertise
• Demonstrate responsible supply chain practices
• Develop public sector experience with Finnish public authorities
• Monitor Helsingin yliopisto and Finnish public sector procurement opportunities
• Prepare for framework orders and future procurement opportunities

Key Takeaways

• Helsingin yliopisto awarded a framework agreement for consumer electronics (Kuluttajaelektroniikka)
• One lot: LOT-0000
• Duration: 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2030 (4 years)
• Evaluation: Quality (100 points)
• 3 tenders received, all from micro, small or medium tenderers
• Multiple winners: Gigantti oy; Verkkokauppa.com Oyj; Power Finland Oy
• Subcontracting: Yes for the winners (value and percentage not known)
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• Framework agreement without reopening of competition
• Comprehensive scope: components, peripherals, network products, tablets, phones, cameras, cables, audio and hifi, TV and video, household appliances, computers
• Maximum framework value: €2,000,000.00
• Contracts concluded on 31/08/2026
• Strategic procurement: human rights due diligence in global supply chains

Conclusion

This consumer electronics framework agreement ensures the availability of products across a broad range of product groups for Helsingin yliopisto and the entire university group, supporting education services over the 2026–2030 period. By awarding the framework agreement to multiple suppliers, the contracting authority secures reliable suppliers with the capability to deliver comprehensive consumer electronics and associated products.

The quality-weighted evaluation (100 points quality) reflects the emphasis on quality in this consumer electronics procurement. The multi-supplier framework without reopening of competition, the single-lot structure and the social objective of human rights due diligence in global supply chains reflect the specific operational and strategic context of the procurement.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of quality, consumer electronics supply expertise, responsible supply chain practices, and public sector experience in winning Finnish public sector contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is the contracting authority?

Ans: Helsingin yliopisto, a body governed by public law operating in education in Finland.

Q: What is the value of the contract?

Ans: Maximum value of the framework agreements in this notice: €2,000,000.00; approximate value of the framework agreements: €2,000,000.00.

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: Gigantti oy; Verkkokauppa.com Oyj; Power Finland Oy.

Q: What supplies and services are covered?

Ans: Consumer electronics (Kuluttajaelektroniikka) in product groups including components, peripherals, network products, tablets and pads with accessories, phones with accessories, cameras, cables, audio and hifi, TV and video, household appliances and computers, under CPV 32000000, with additional classifications 30000000 and 38000000.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Quality (Laatu), weighted 100 points.

Q: How long is the contract?

Ans: From 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2030 (4 years).

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: 3 tenders, all from micro, small or medium tenderers.

Q: Is this contract funded by the EU?

Ans: No, the procurement project is not financed with EU funds.

Q: What is the review body?

Ans: Markkinaoikeus.

Q: What is the lot structure?

Ans: One lot – LOT-0000 (Kuluttajaelektroniikka).

Q: Is subcontracting allowed?

Ans: Subcontracting: Yes for the winners (value and percentage not known); the same requirements apply to subcontractors as to the tenderer itself.

Q: What is the main CPV classification?

Ans: 32000000 Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment; additional classifications 30000000 and 38000000.

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 762759-2026, OJ S 213/2026, published 03/11/2026.

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