Servica Oy and Finnish Health Regions Secure €1.54 Million Framework for Sterilisation Supplies

A multi-lot framework agreement for sterilisation supplies worth €1.54 million has been awarded by Servica Oy. The contract, spanning 24 product categories with multiple winners including Mediq Suomi Oy, OneMed Oy, and B. Braun Medical Oy, demonstrates how Finnish public sector organisations are collaborating to secure essential sterilisation materials for healthcare facilities across Eastern Finland.

Introduction

Every surgical procedure and medical instrument depends on reliable sterilisation to ensure patient safety. From wrapping materials and indicator tapes to biological indicators and sterilisation containers, these supplies are essential for infection control in hospitals and healthcare facilities. Servica Oy, together with several Finnish wellbeing services counties, has taken a significant step to secure these supplies by awarding a major framework agreement for sterilisation supplies.

While not a headline-grabbing consumer deal, this contract is fundamental to ensuring that healthcare facilities across North Savo, South Savo, and North Karelia have access to essential sterilisation materials. It reveals a great deal about how Finnish public sector organisations are collaborating through central purchasing bodies to secure critical healthcare supplies.

Why This Contract Matters

The procurement brings together four public sector organisations: Servica Oy (a public undertaking and central purchasing body), Pohjois-Savon hyvinvointialue (North Savo Wellbeing Services County), Etelä-Savon Hyvinvointialue (South Savo Wellbeing Services County), and Pohjois-Karjalan hyvinvointialue (North Karelia Wellbeing Services County). Together, these organisations serve a population of over 500,000 residents across Eastern Finland.

By aggregating demand through a centralised procurement, these organisations achieve better pricing, ensure supply security, and reduce administrative costs. The framework covers 24 product categories, from sterilisation papers and wraps to biological indicators, chemical indicators, sterilisation containers, and instrument oils.

Contract Timeline

• Contract award notice published: 23 July 2026 (OJ S 140/2026)
• Contracts concluded: 1 May 2026 – 21 July 2026 (various lots)
• Coverage start date: 1 May 2026
• Coverage duration: Unlimited (ongoing framework)

Contract Overview

Servica Oy conducted an open procedure for the supply of sterilisation supplies on behalf of itself, Pohjois-Savon hyvinvointialue, Etelä-Savon Hyvinvointialue, and Pohjois-Karjalan hyvinvointialue. The contract is divided into 24 lots covering different product categories:

• Lot 1: IMU papers
• Lot 2: Sterilisation wraps
• Lot 3: Sterilisation combination wraps
• Lot 4: Indicator tapes
• Lot 5: Seamless synthetic/synthetic combination wraps
• Lot 6: Seamless synthetic/synthetic combination wraps (additional)
• Lot 7: Sterilisation hoses, sterilisation bags and seam tests
• Lot 8: Tyvek sterilisation hoses
• Lot 9: Sterilisation bags, non-woven fabric
• Lot 10: Synthetic laminate sterilisation bags and hoses for steam and plasma sterilisation
• Lot 11: Biological indicator
• Lot 12: Chemical indicator
• Lot 13: Steam autoclave vacuum test package
• Lot 14: Instrument care self-monitoring products
• Lot 15: Tip protectors
• Lot 16: Sterilisation containers
• Lot 17: Sterilisation container seals and filters, sterilisation tray mats
• Lot 18: Instrument oil
• Lot 19: Labels and marking tags
• Lot 20: Marking pens
• Lot 21: Low-temperature sterilisation cassette and accessories
• Lot 22: Used instrument pre-treatment and transport bags
• Lot 23: Heat sealer colour ribbons
• Lot 24: Instrument transport boxes

The total value of all contracts awarded is €1,539,553. The estimated total value of the procurement was €1,412,000. The contract is of unlimited duration (toistaiseksi voimassa oleva).

Key Contract Details

Detail	Information
Contracting Authorities	Servica Oy (lead), Pohjois-Savon hyvinvointialue, Etelä-Savon Hyvinvointialue, Pohjois-Karjalan hyvinvointialue
Winning Bidders	Mediq Suomi Oy, OneMed Oy, B. Braun Medical Oy, Getinge Finland Oy, Oy Vestek Ab, Plandent Oy, Labema Oy, Kaiko Oy, MediChain Oy, Vingmed Oy, Steripolar Oy, Labo Line Oy
Contract Subject	Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (CPV 33000000)
Procedure Type	Open procedure
Legal Basis	Directive 2014/24/EU
Total Value of Contracts Awarded	€1,539,553.00
Estimated Value	€1,412,000.00
Number of Lots	24
Contract Duration	Unlimited (ongoing)
Award Criteria	Price (100%)
Bids Received	15 (across all lots)
EU Funding	None disclosed
Covered by GPA	No
Review Organisation	Markkinaoikeus (Market Court)

Lots and Award Results

Lot	Description	Winner	Value (€)
LOT-0001	IMU papers	Mediq Suomi Oy	3,755
LOT-0002	Sterilisation wraps	Mediq Suomi Oy	624
LOT-0003	Sterilisation combination wraps	Oy Vestek Ab	9,725
LOT-0004	Indicator tapes	Mediq Suomi Oy	5,721
LOT-0005	Seamless synthetic/synthetic combination wraps	Mediq Suomi Oy	29,466
LOT-0006	Seamless synthetic/synthetic combination wraps (additional)	Vingmed Oy	788
LOT-0007	Sterilisation hoses, bags and seam tests	Mediq Suomi Oy	51,064
LOT-0008	Tyvek sterilisation hoses	Mediq Suomi Oy	1,278
LOT-0009	Sterilisation bags, non-woven fabric	Mediq Suomi Oy	610
LOT-0010	Synthetic laminate sterilisation bags and hoses for steam and plasma sterilisation	OneMed Oy	559,792
LOT-0011	Biological indicator	Plandent Oy, MediChain Oy, Oy Vestek Ab	5,797 / 4,220 / 1,800
LOT-0012	Chemical indicator	OneMed Oy, Kaiko Oy	22 / 14
LOT-0013	Steam autoclave vacuum test package	Labo Line Oy	10,019
LOT-0014	Instrument care self-monitoring products	Labema Oy, Oy Vestek Ab, Kaiko Oy	9,793 / 659 / 97
LOT-0015	Tip protectors	Oy Vestek Ab	11,730
LOT-0016	Sterilisation containers	B. Braun Medical Oy	17,218
LOT-0017	Sterilisation container seals and filters, tray mats	B. Braun Medical Oy, Oy Vestek Ab, Kaiko Oy	14,005 / 3,195 / 62
LOT-0018	Instrument oil	B. Braun Medical Oy	38,098
LOT-0019	Labels and marking tags	Getinge Finland Oy, Oy Vestek Ab	20,282 / 4,420
LOT-0020	Marking pens	Mediq Suomi Oy	283
LOT-0021	Low-temperature sterilisation cassette and accessories	No winner	-
LOT-0022	Used instrument pre-treatment and transport bags	Steripolar Oy	96
LOT-0023	Heat sealer colour ribbons	No winner	-
LOT-0024	Instrument transport boxes	No winner	-

About the Contracting Authorities

Servica Oy is a Finnish public undertaking serving as a central purchasing body and municipal service provider. Based in Kuopio, Servica provides procurement, facility management, and other support services to public sector organisations in Eastern Finland. As the lead buyer in this procurement, Servica coordinated the joint procurement on behalf of all participating authorities.

Pohjois-Savon hyvinvointialue (North Savo Wellbeing Services County) serves approximately 250,000 residents in the North Savo region.

Etelä-Savon Hyvinvointialue (South Savo Wellbeing Services County) serves approximately 130,000 residents in the South Savo region.

Pohjois-Karjalan hyvinvointialue (North Karelia Wellbeing Services County) serves approximately 160,000 residents in the North Karelia region.

About the Winning Companies

Mediq Suomi Oy is a large Finnish company, part of the international Mediq Group, specialising in medical supplies and healthcare products. The company won 8 lots with a combined value of approximately €93,000.

OneMed Oy is a large Finnish company based in Helsinki, specialising in medical supplies, including sterilisation products. The company won the largest single lot (Lot 10) valued at €559,792.

B. Braun Medical Oy is a large Finnish subsidiary of the global B. Braun Group, specialising in medical devices and healthcare products. The company won 3 lots (16, 17, 18) with a combined value of approximately €69,000.

Other winners include Oy Vestek Ab (6 lots), Getinge Finland Oy (1 lot), Plandent Oy (1 lot), Labema Oy (1 lot), Kaiko Oy (3 lots), MediChain Oy (1 lot), Vingmed Oy (1 lot), Steripolar Oy (1 lot), and Labo Line Oy (1 lot).

Procurement Analysis

Procedure: An open procedure was used, following Finnish procurement regulations. Fifteen tenders were received across all lots.

Competition: Fifteen bids were received, indicating strong competition in the sterilisation supplies market. Multiple winners were selected for several lots (Lots 11, 12, 14, 17, 19). Three lots (21, 23, 24) received no successful awards.

Award Criteria: Price was the sole award criterion with 100% weighting for all lots. This reflects the nature of sterilisation supplies procurement, where regulatory requirements and quality standards are strictly defined, making price the primary differentiator.

Strategic Procurement: The contract includes strategic procurement objectives focused on environmental impacts (transition to a circular economy, protection of biodiversity and ecosystems) and social objectives (human rights due diligence in global supply chains, fair working conditions).

GPA Status: The procurement is not covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), which explains why no international bidders participated. All winning bidders were Finnish companies.

Additional Procurement Facts

• Fifteen tenders were received across all lots.
• The total awarded value (€1.54 million) exceeds the estimated value (€1.41 million).
• OneMed Oy won the largest single lot (Lot 10) valued at €559,792.
• Three lots (21, 23, 24) received no successful awards.
• Multiple winners were selected for several lots (11, 12, 14, 17, 19).
• The contract is of unlimited duration (toistaiseksi voimassa oleva).
• The contract includes strategic sustainability objectives for environmental and social responsibility.
• No EU funding was used for this procurement.
• Disputes or review requests fall to the Markkinaoikeus (Market Court).

Market & Industry Perspective

The sterilisation supplies market in Finland is competitive, with several suppliers offering a wide range of products for healthcare facilities. The 100% price weighting reflects the nature of this procurement, where regulatory requirements (such as CE marking and compliance with sterilisation standards) ensure that all products meet minimum quality and safety requirements, making price the primary differentiator.

The 24-lot structure allows suppliers to focus on their core product areas, enabling SMEs to compete effectively alongside larger companies. The multiple-winner approach for several lots ensures continuity of supply and competition.

The inclusion of strategic sustainability objectives reflects the growing importance of environmental and social responsibility in Finnish public procurement, even for essential healthcare consumables.

Economic Significance

At €1.54 million, this framework agreement represents a significant investment in essential sterilisation supplies for healthcare facilities across Eastern Finland. The contract ensures that hospitals and clinics have access to reliable, high-quality sterilisation products essential for patient safety.

For the winning suppliers, the framework provides a stable, ongoing revenue stream and the opportunity to serve a broad range of public sector customers in the region.

Future Procurement Opportunities

The three lots that received no successful awards (21, 23, 24) represent potential future opportunities for suppliers. Lot 21 (low-temperature sterilisation cassettes), Lot 23 (heat sealer colour ribbons), and Lot 24 (instrument transport boxes) may be re-tendered in the future.

Other Finnish wellbeing services counties may adopt similar frameworks, creating opportunities for suppliers with proven capabilities.

Opportunities for Suppliers

Medical supply companies active in the Finnish public sector should note the importance of competitive pricing in sterilisation supplies procurement. The 100% price weighting rewards suppliers who can offer the best value for money while meeting regulatory requirements.

Key success factors include: competitive pricing, regulatory compliance (CE marking, sterilisation standards), reliable supply chain, sustainability credentials, and the ability to serve multiple product categories.

What Businesses Should Watch

• Potential re-tendering of the three unsuccessful lots (21, 23, 24).
• Similar procurement opportunities from other Finnish central purchasing bodies.
• The evolution of sustainability requirements in medical supplies procurement.
• Opportunities for subcontracting with the winning suppliers.

FinlandTender Procurement Intelligence

This contract is a useful case study in how Finnish public sector organisations are collaborating to secure essential sterilisation supplies through centralised procurement. Servica Oy and its partner authorities have secured a €1.54 million framework for sterilisation supplies, with multiple winners across 24 product categories.

The most notable feature of this tender is the 100% price weighting across all lots. For sterilisation supplies where regulatory requirements (CE marking, compliance with EN ISO standards) ensure minimum quality and safety levels, price becomes the primary differentiator. This rewards suppliers who can offer the best value for money while maintaining compliance.

The 24-lot structure provides flexibility for suppliers to bid on specific product categories, enabling both large companies (like Mediq, OneMed, and B. Braun) and smaller specialists to participate effectively. The multiple-winner approach for several lots ensures continuity of supply and competition.

The three unsuccessful lots (21, 23, 24) represent potential future opportunities for suppliers specialising in low-temperature sterilisation, heat sealer consumables, and instrument transport solutions.

For suppliers, the lesson is that competitive pricing is essential for sterilisation supplies procurement, but regulatory compliance and sustainability credentials are also important. Companies that can offer competitive pricing while maintaining compliance with medical device regulations and demonstrating sustainability are well-positioned for similar procurements.

Supplier Takeaways

• Price is the dominant factor (100% weighting).
• Regulatory compliance (CE marking, sterilisation standards) is mandatory.
• Multiple lots enable suppliers to focus on core product areas.
• Sustainability credentials (circular economy, fair working conditions) are increasingly important.
• Unsuccessful lots represent future opportunities.
• Centralised purchasing frameworks offer ongoing revenue stability.

Key Takeaways

• Servica Oy and Finnish health regions awarded a €1.54 million framework for sterilisation supplies.
• The contract covers 24 product categories with multiple winners including Mediq, OneMed, and B. Braun.
• Award criteria: Price (100%).
• Fifteen bids were received across all lots.
• Contract duration: Unlimited (ongoing framework).
• Three lots were unsuccessful and may be re-tendered.

Conclusion

This is not a contract that will make national headlines, but it reflects something structurally important about how Finnish public sector organisations are collaborating to secure essential healthcare supplies. By awarding a €1.54 million framework for sterilisation supplies, Servica Oy and its partner authorities ensure that healthcare facilities across Eastern Finland have access to high-quality products essential for patient safety. The contract demonstrates the value of centralised purchasing, the importance of price competitiveness in regulated product categories, and the growing role of sustainability in public procurement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Servica Oy?

It is a Finnish public undertaking serving as a central purchasing body and municipal service provider, based in Kuopio.

Q: Who are the participating authorities?

Servica Oy, Pohjois-Savon hyvinvointialue, Etelä-Savon Hyvinvointialue, and Pohjois-Karjalan hyvinvointialue.

Q: What does this framework cover?

It covers sterilisation supplies across 24 product categories, including papers, wraps, indicator tapes, biological and chemical indicators, containers, and instrument oils.

Q: What is the total value of this framework?

The total value of contracts awarded is €1,539,553.

Q: Is this contract funded by the EU?

No. The notice confirms the project is not financed with EU funds, though it is governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 511871-2026, OJ S 140/2026, published 23 July 2026.