HUS Group Awards €1.15M Assistive Device Maintenance Parts Framework to Multiple Winners

HUS-yhtymä (HUS Group), together with three other Finnish wellbeing services counties, has awarded a framework agreement for assistive device maintenance parts across three lots. The total awarded value is €1.15 million. Lot 1 (Tires, Wheels, and Other Spare Parts) was awarded to Tradotim Oy and Pro-Hewa Ab. Lot 2 (Batteries) was awarded to Akkupojat Oy and Seinäjoen Autosähkö Ania Oy. Lot 3 (Battery Chargers) was awarded to Berner Oy and Pro-Hewa Ab. The contracts run for 36 months.

Introduction

HUS-yhtymä (HUS Group), the Helsinki University Hospital district, together with three other Finnish wellbeing services counties — Etelä-Karjalan hyvinvointialue, Kymenlaakson hyvinvointialue, and Päijät-Hämeen hyvinvointialue — have conducted an open procedure for the procurement of assistive device maintenance parts. The procurement covers tires, wheels, batteries, battery chargers, and other spare parts for mobility assistive devices.

The procurement is divided into three lots with a total awarded value of €1.15 million. The contracts run for 36 months and were awarded to multiple SME suppliers. The evaluation was 100% price-based (lowest price).

All winners are SMEs and no subcontracting was declared. The procurement includes a strategic objective promoting fair working conditions.

Why This Contract Matters

This contract ensures that healthcare providers in the Helsinki region and three other wellbeing services counties have access to reliable spare parts for mobility assistive devices, supporting patient care and device maintenance.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports patient care: Enables maintenance of mobility assistive devices
• Significant value: €1,150,000 across three lots
• Long-term commitment: 36-month contracts
• Comprehensive scope: Tires, wheels, batteries, chargers, and spare parts
• Multi-supplier: Multiple winners across lots
• SME participation: All winners are SMEs
• Price focus: 100% price-based evaluation

Contract Timeline

• Previous notice: 53badc74-a8de-4eb6-84f9-76980ebce38a-01
• Contracts concluded: 7–11 August 2026
• Contract duration: 36 months
• Notice published: 9 September 2026 (OJ S 174/2026)

Contract Overview

HUS Group conducted an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU and the Finnish Procurement Act.

Key features include:

• Three lots: Lot 1 (Tires/Wheels/Spare Parts), Lot 2 (Batteries), Lot 3 (Battery Chargers)
• Total awarded value: €1,150,000.00
• Duration: 36 months
• No framework agreement: Direct supply contracts
• Evaluation: Price (100%) – lowest price
• Winners: Multiple SMEs
• No subcontracting declared
• No EU funding

Key Contract Details

Detail	Information
Contracting authorities	HUS-yhtymä, Etelä-Karjalan hyvinvointialue, Kymenlaakson hyvinvointialue, Päijät-Hämeen hyvinvointialue
Contract title	Apuvälinehuollon renkaat, pyörät, akut, akkulaturit ja muut varaosat
Main CPV	33000000 Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
Procedure type	Open procedure (standard regime)
Legal basis	EU Directive 2014/24/EU; Finnish Procurement Act
Total awarded value (EUR)	€1,150,000.00
Number of lots	3
Contract duration	36 months
EU funding	None
Covered by GPA	Yes
Evaluation criteria	Price (100%)
Subcontracting	No
SME participation	All winners are SMEs
Strategic procurement	Fair working conditions

Lot Structure

Lot 1 – Tires, Wheels, and Other Spare Parts

• Title: Renkaat, pyörät ja muut varaosat
• Awarded value: €230,000
• Winners: Tradotim Oy, Pro-Hewa Ab
• Tenders received: 2

Lot 2 – Batteries

• Title: Akut
• Awarded value: €230,000
• Winners: Akkupojat Oy, Seinäjoen Autosähkö Ania Oy
• Tenders received: 3

Lot 3 – Battery Chargers

• Title: Akkulaturit
• Awarded value: €230,000
• Winners: Berner Oy, Pro-Hewa Ab
• Tenders received: 2

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Awarded Value (€)	Winners	Tenders
1	Tires, Wheels, and Other Spare Parts	230,000	Tradotim Oy, Pro-Hewa Ab	2
2	Batteries	230,000	Akkupojat Oy, Seinäjoen Autosähkö Ania Oy	3
3	Battery Chargers	230,000	Berner Oy, Pro-Hewa Ab	2
Total		690,000

Note: The total value of all contracts awarded is €1,150,000, which includes additional value beyond the €230,000 per lot shown above.

Winners Summary

Supplier	Lots Won	Size	Location
Tradotim Oy	1	SME	Sastamala
Pro-Hewa Ab	1, 3	SME	Pori
Akkupojat Oy	2	SME	Pori
Seinäjoen Autosähkö Ania Oy	2	SME	Seinäjoki
Berner Oy	3	SME	Helsinki

Scope of Products

The procurement covers the following product categories for mobility assistive devices:

• Lot 1: Tires, wheels, and other spare parts for mobility assistive devices
• Lot 2: Batteries for mobility assistive devices
• Lot 3: Battery chargers for mobility assistive devices

Strategic Procurement – Fair Working Conditions

The procurement includes a social objective:

• Social objective promoted: Fair working conditions
• Significance: Reflects the importance of labour rights and fair employment practices in Finnish public procurement

About the Contracting Authorities

HUS-yhtymä (HUS Group) is the Helsinki University Hospital district, one of Finland's largest healthcare providers. The group is responsible for specialised healthcare in the Helsinki region.

The other contracting authorities are wellbeing services counties:

• Etelä-Karjalan hyvinvointialue – South Karelia wellbeing services county
• Kymenlaakson hyvinvointialue – Kymenlaakso wellbeing services county
• Päijät-Hämeen hyvinvointialue – Päijät-Häme wellbeing services county

About the Winners

All winners are Finnish SMEs:

• Tradotim Oy: SME based in Sastamala, specialising in spare parts and components
• Pro-Hewa Ab: SME based in Pori, specialising in assistive device parts and accessories
• Akkupojat Oy: SME based in Pori, specialising in batteries
• Seinäjoen Autosähkö Ania Oy: SME based in Seinäjoki, specialising in automotive electrical components
• Berner Oy: SME based in Helsinki, specialising in technical products and components

Evaluation Criteria

All lots use the same evaluation criterion:

• Price (100%): The most economically advantageous tender is the one with the lowest price.

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU and the Finnish Procurement Act.
• Competition: 2-3 tenders per lot.
• SME participation: All winners are SMEs.
• Subcontracting: No subcontracting was declared.
• No EU funding: The procurement was not financed with EU funds.
• No framework agreement: Direct supply contracts.
• No dynamic purchasing system used.
• Accelerated procedure: No.
• Strategic procurement: Fair working conditions promoted.
• Review body: Markkinaoikeus (Market Court of Finland).

Additional Procurement Facts

• The contract is covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).
• No EU funds were used for this procurement.
• The total awarded value is €1,150,000.
• The contracts run for 36 months.
• Price is the sole evaluation criterion (100%).
• All winners are SMEs.
• No subcontracting was declared.
• The procurement covers four wellbeing services counties.
• Strategic objective: Fair working conditions.
• Sub-lot tenders were permitted within each lot.

Market & Industry Perspective

The Finnish healthcare procurement market for assistive device parts is competitive, with a number of SMEs specialising in specific components. Centralised procurement across multiple wellbeing services counties allows for volume discounts and supply security.

Key trends in this market include:

• Centralised procurement: Collaboration across multiple authorities
• Price focus: 100% price-based evaluation
• SME participation: SMEs dominate
• Specialised components: Tires, batteries, chargers
• Fair working conditions: Growing focus on labour rights

Economic Significance

At €1.15 million, this procurement represents a significant investment in assistive device maintenance for Finnish healthcare providers. The contracts will:

• Support patient care: Enable maintenance of mobility devices
• Support SMEs: All winners are SMEs
• Provide long-term stability: 36-month contracts
• Ensure supply security: Multiple suppliers per lot
• Promote fair working conditions: Strategic objective

Future Procurement Opportunities

With these contracts now in place, future opportunities include:

• Re-tender: Expected after the 36-month contract period
• Related products: Additional assistive device components
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with the winners
• Other Finnish wellbeing services counties: Similar procurement opportunities

Opportunities for Suppliers

While these contracts are awarded, opportunities remain for assistive device parts suppliers:

• Re-tender: Prepare for the next procurement cycle
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with the winners
• Related products: Other assistive device components
• Other Finnish wellbeing services counties: Similar procurement opportunities

What Businesses Should Watch

• HUS Group's future procurement notices
• Other Finnish wellbeing services county tenders
• Assistive device parts market trends
• Changes to Finnish procurement regulations

FinlandTenders Procurement Intelligence

This assistive device parts procurement is a notable example of Finnish healthcare procurement collaboration. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €1.15M across 3 lots
• Price focus: 100% price-based evaluation
• SME winners: All winners are SMEs
• Multi-authority: Four wellbeing services counties
• Strategic: Fair working conditions
• Competition: 2-3 tenders per lot

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Competitive pricing: Price accounts for 100%
• Product quality: Meeting technical requirements
• SME status: SMEs can compete effectively
• Fair working conditions: Compliance with labour standards
• Supply reliability: Ability to supply multiple authorities

Supplier Takeaways

• Offer competitive pricing – 100% of evaluation is price-based
• Ensure product quality and specifications
• Comply with fair working conditions requirements
• Monitor Finnish healthcare procurement opportunities

Key Takeaways

• HUS Group awarded a €1.15M assistive device parts framework
• Lot 1: Tradotim Oy and Pro-Hewa Ab
• Lot 2: Akkupojat Oy and Seinäjoen Autosähkö Ania Oy
• Lot 3: Berner Oy and Pro-Hewa Ab
• Duration: 36 months
• Evaluation: Price (100%)
• All winners are SMEs
• Strategic objective: Fair working conditions

Conclusion

This assistive device maintenance parts procurement ensures that healthcare providers in four Finnish wellbeing services counties have access to reliable spare parts for mobility assistive devices over the next three years. By awarding contracts to multiple SME suppliers across three lots, the authorities ensure competitive pricing and supply security.

The 100% price-based evaluation reflects the commodity nature of spare parts procurement, where price is the primary differentiator among qualified suppliers. The inclusion of fair working conditions as a strategic objective demonstrates the growing importance of labour rights in Finnish public procurement.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of competitive pricing, product quality, and compliance with labour standards in winning Finnish healthcare procurement contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is HUS-yhtymä?

Ans: HUS Group – the Helsinki University Hospital district, one of Finland's largest healthcare providers.

Q: What is the total value of the procurement?

Ans: €1,150,000 across three lots.

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: Tradotim Oy, Pro-Hewa Ab, Akkupojat Oy, Seinäjoen Autosähkö Ania Oy, and Berner Oy.

Q: What products are covered?

Ans: Tires, wheels, batteries, battery chargers, and other spare parts for mobility assistive devices.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Price (100%).

Q: How long are the contracts?

Ans: 36 months.

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: 2-3 tenders per lot.

Q: Is this contract funded by the EU?

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

Q: What is the review body?

Ans: Markkinaoikeus (Market Court of Finland).

Q: What strategic objective is included?

Ans: Fair working conditions.

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 622110-2026, OJ S 174/2026, published 9 September 2026.

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