SK Hankintapalvelut Oy has awarded an €80M cardiology and cardiothoracic supplies and services framework to 41 suppliers

SK Hankintapalvelut Oy, a public undertaking operating in the health sector, has awarded a framework agreement for cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery supplies and services (KARDIOLOGIAN SEKÄ SYDÄN- JA RINTAELINKIRURGIAN TARVIKKEITA JA PALVELUJA KOSKEVA PUITEJÄRJESTELY) for the Tays Sydänkeskus group and its clients. The awarded value of the framework agreement is €80,000,000.00, covering medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and personal care products with a duration from 01 August 2026 to 31 December 2033. The framework was awarded following an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU. This is a follow-up notice (Jälki-ilmoitus).

Introduction

SK Hankintapalvelut Oy, a public undertaking operating in the health sector, has conducted an open procedure for a framework agreement covering cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery supplies and services for the Tays Sydänkeskus group and its clients. The framework arrangement selects all suppliers that meet the requirements of the tender request. The contracting authority opens the framework arrangement to new suppliers during the contract period by publishing a new procurement notice every second year in May (2028, 2030 and 2032). The same suitability requirements, conditions and selection criteria set in the original procurement apply to the acceptance of new suppliers, without changing the terms of the framework arrangement. The procedure follows the principles of public procurement and procurement legislation.

The procurement is not financed with EU funds but is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). Strategic procurement objectives include the transition to a circular economy (reducing environmental impacts) and fair working conditions (social objective). The evaluation does not compare prices; all suppliers meeting the mandatory requirements are selected as contract suppliers, and suppliers are not ranked in order of importance. Forty-one tenders were received, and all qualifying suppliers were appointed as winners.

Why This Contract Matters

This framework ensures that the Tays Sydänkeskus group and its clients have access to a broad range of cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery supplies and services from a panel of qualified suppliers.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports Healthcare Services: Provides cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery supplies and services
• Significant Value: €80,000,000.00 maximum framework value
• Long-Term Commitment: Duration from 01 August 2026 to 31 December 2033
• Open Framework: New suppliers can join every second year in May
• No Price Comparison: All qualifying suppliers selected, no ranking
• Strategic Procurement: Circular economy and fair working conditions
• Strong Competition: 41 tenders received

Contract Timeline

• Contract concluded: 01 August 2026
• Date winner chosen: 17 June 2026
• Start date: 01 August 2026
• Duration end date: 31 December 2033
• New supplier openings: May 2028, May 2030, May 2032
• Notice published: 15 September 2026 (OJ S 178/2026)
• Notice dispatch date: 14 September 2026

Contract Overview

SK Hankintapalvelut Oy conducted an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Key features include:

• One lot: LOT-0000
• Maximum framework value: €80,000,000.00
• Duration: 01 August 2026 to 31 December 2033
• Framework type: Framework agreement, with reopening of competition
• Evaluation: Cost – all suppliers meeting mandatory requirements selected; no price comparison; no ranking
• Winners: 41 suppliers appointed
• Subcontracting: Yes (OneMed Oy declared subcontracting; others no)
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• Strategic procurement: Circular economy; fair working conditions

Key Contract Details

• Main classification: 33000000 Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
• Secondary procurement type: Services
• Place of performance: Finland (anywhere in the given country)
• Procedure identifier: 414d7491-6870-4f41-8855-831fbcc988fb
• Internal identifier: 597203
• Type of procedure: Open
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
• Review body: Markkinaoikeus
• Review deadline: 14 days from receipt of the procurement decision with appeal instructions

Lot Structure

Lot 1 – Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery Supplies and Services

• Title: Jälki-ilmoitus: KARDIOLOGIAN SEKÄ SYDÄN- JA RINTAELINKIRURGIAN TARVIKKEITA JA PALVELUJA KOSKEVA PUITEJÄRJESTELY
• Description: Framework arrangement for cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery supplies and services for the Tays Sydänkeskus group and its clients
• Maximum framework value: €80,000,000.00
• Duration: 01 August 2026 to 31 December 2033
• Winners: 41 suppliers appointed
• Tenders received: 41
• Contract concluded: 01 August 2026
• Contract identifier: SKH26PUITE

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Max Value (€)	Winner	Tenders
1	Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery Supplies and Services	80,000,000.00	41 suppliers (including Occlutech, OneMed, Biotronik, Cook Medical, Medtronic, Philips, GE Healthcare, Abbott, Boston Scientific, Edwards Lifesciences)	41
Total		80,000,000.00

Scope of Supply

The framework covers the following products and services:

• Medical Equipment: Cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery equipment
• Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceuticals and personal care products
• Supplies: Cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery supplies
• Services: Related services (secondary procurement type)

Special Procurement Conditions

• Open Framework: All suppliers meeting the mandatory requirements of the tender request are selected as contract suppliers
• No Price Comparison: Prices are not requested or compared; suppliers are not ranked
• New Supplier Openings: The contracting authority opens the framework to new suppliers every second year in May (2028, 2030 and 2032)
• Same Conditions: Original suitability requirements, conditions and selection criteria apply to new suppliers without changing the framework terms
• Contract Formation: The framework agreement is formed only upon signing a written agreement
• Standstill: New contract suppliers are contracted no earlier than 14 days after receiving the decision, appeal instructions and rectification guidance
• Strategic Procurement: Circular economy and fair working conditions
• Subcontracting: OneMed Oy declared subcontracting (value and percentage unknown); all other winners declared no subcontracting

About the Contracting Authority

SK Hankintapalvelut Oy is a public undertaking operating in the health sector, responsible for procurement services for the Tays Sydänkeskus group and its clients.

• Legal type: Public undertaking
• Activity: Health
• Registration number: 2431020-6
• Location: Tampere, Finland (NUTS: FI19B)
• Address: Ensitie 4, 33521 Tampere
• Contact: Hankinnat
• Email: hankinnat@sydansairaala.fi
• Telephone: +358 417325514
• Internet address: https://www.sydansairaala.fi/ammattilaisille/hankinnat/

About the Winning Suppliers

Forty-one suppliers were appointed to the framework. Key winners include:

• Occlutech International AB – Medium enterprise, Helsingborg, Sweden (NUTS: SE224)
• OneMed Oy – Medium enterprise, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1); Subcontracting: Yes
• Biotronik Oy – Large enterprise, Espoo, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Cook Medical Finland Oy – Large enterprise, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Coronaria Analyysipalvelut Oy – SME, Oulu, Finland (NUTS: FI1D9)
• Getinge Finland Oy – SME, Espoo, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Pemed Oy – SME, Jorvas, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Stryker AB Finland – sivuliike Suomessa – Large enterprise, Vantaa, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Merit Medical Finland OY – Large enterprise, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• STEREOTAXIS, INC. – SME, St. Louis, United States
• Vingmed Oy – SME, Espoo, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Penumbra Europe GmbH – SME, Berlin, Germany
• Bracco Imaging Scandinavia AB – Large enterprise, Göteborg, Sweden
• W. L. Gore & Associates Scandinavia AB, filial i Finland – SME, Mölndal, Sweden (NUTS: SE232)
• Terumo Sweden AB filial i Finland – Large enterprise, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Cardirad Oy – SME, Lohja, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Grex Medical Oy – SME, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• ProMedical Oy – SME, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Amartmed Oy – SME, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Philips Oy – Medium enterprise, Espoo, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Berner Oy – Large enterprise, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Edwards Lifesciences Nordic AB, Filial i Finland – SME, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• GE Healthcare Finland Oy – Large enterprise, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Abbott Medical Finland Oy – SME, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• EPS Vascular Oy – SME, Lempäälä, Finland (NUTS: FI19B)
• FINE Medical Finland Oy – SME, Piispanristi, Finland (NUTS: FI1C1)
• Mediq Suomi Oy – Medium enterprise, Espoo, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Mermaid Medical – SME, Stenløse, Denmark
• B. Braun Medical Oy – Medium enterprise, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Mediplast Fenno Oy – SME, Vantaa, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Janssen-Cilag Oy, Johnson Johnson Finland – Large enterprise, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Endomed Oy – SME, Espoo, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Medtronic Finland Oy – Large enterprise, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• LivaNova Finland Oy – SME, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Steripolar Oy – Medium enterprise, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Vred Medical Oy – SME, Ulvila, Finland (NUTS: FI196)
• Mekalasi Oy – SME, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Boston Scientific Nordic AB – Medium enterprise, Helsingborg, Sweden
• Mölnlycke Health Care Oy – Large enterprise, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Argon Medical Devices Danmark filial i Finland – SME, Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Medidyne Oy – SME, Vantaa, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)

Evaluation Criteria

The lot uses the following award criterion:

• Cost: All suppliers meeting the mandatory requirements of the tender request are selected as contract suppliers. Prices are not requested or compared. Suppliers are not ranked in order of importance.

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU
• Competition: 41 tenders received
• Subcontracting: OneMed Oy declared subcontracting (value and percentage unknown); all other winners declared no subcontracting
• No EU funding: The procurement was not financed with EU funds
• Framework agreement: Framework agreement, with reopening of competition
• No dynamic purchasing system used
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Strategic procurement: Circular economy; fair working conditions
• Review body: Markkinaoikeus
• Call for competition terminated: The call for competition has been terminated (contracts awarded)

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 framework value is €80,000,000.00
• The framework is a single-lot arrangement with 41 winners
• No price comparison; all qualifying suppliers selected
• Forty-one tenders were received
• The winners include micro, small, medium and large enterprises
• Subcontracting was declared by OneMed Oy only
• The framework duration runs from 01 August 2026 to 31 December 2033
• The framework is open to new suppliers every second year in May (2028, 2030 and 2032)
• This is a follow-up notice (Jälki-ilmoitus)
• Strategic procurement objectives: circular economy and fair working conditions

Market & Industry Perspective

The Finnish public sector medical equipment and supplies market features a mix of large international manufacturers and specialised national distributors. Cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery supplies and services are essential for specialised heart centres and their clients.

Key trends in this market include:

• No price comparison: All qualifying suppliers selected, no ranking
• Open frameworks: New suppliers can join periodically
• Mix of providers: Large enterprises and SMEs both appointed
• Long-term frameworks: Up to 2033
• Strategic procurement: Circular economy and fair working conditions
• Specialised clinical focus: Cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery

Economic Significance

At €80,000,000.00, this framework represents a significant investment in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery supplies and services for the Tays Sydänkeskus group and its clients. The contract will:

• Support Healthcare Services: Provide cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery supplies and services
• Support Both Large Enterprises and SMEs: 41 winners including micro, small, medium and large enterprises
• Provide Long-Term Stability: Framework running to 31 December 2033
• Ensure Supply Security: Multi-supplier framework with 41 winners
• Enable Operational Efficiency: Standardised cardiology supplies and services
• Support Strategic Objectives: Circular economy and fair working conditions

Future Procurement Opportunities

With this framework now in place, future opportunities include:

• New Supplier Openings: Opportunities to join the framework in May 2028, May 2030 and May 2032
• Related Supplies and Services: Additional cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery supplies and services
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with framework winners
• Re-tender: Expected after the framework end date of 31 December 2033
• Other Healthcare Projects: Similar cardiology procurement opportunities

Opportunities for Suppliers

While this contract is awarded, opportunities remain for medical equipment and service providers:

• New Supplier Openings: Prepare to join the framework in May 2028, 2030 and 2032
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with framework winners
• Related Supplies and Services: Other cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery supplies and services
• Other Finnish Health Authorities: Similar cardiology procurements
• Framework Call-offs: Opportunities through reopening of competition

What Businesses Should Watch

• SK Hankintapalvelut Oy's future procurement notices
• New supplier opening notices in May 2028, 2030 and 2032
• Other Finnish healthcare cardiology tenders
• Cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery market trends
• Changes to Finnish procurement regulations
• Strategic procurement requirements (circular economy, fair working conditions)

FinlandTenders Procurement Intelligence

This cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery framework is a notable example of Finnish public sector healthcare procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €80M over the framework period to 2033
• No price comparison: All qualifying suppliers selected; no ranking
• Many winners: 41 suppliers appointed
• One lot: Cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery supplies and services
• Open framework: New suppliers can join every second year in May
• Competition: 41 tenders received
• Strategic procurement: Circular economy and fair working conditions

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Meeting mandatory requirements: Selection is based on fulfilling the tender's mandatory requirements
• Product range: Ability to supply cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery supplies and services
• Public sector experience: Understanding of Finnish healthcare requirements
• Scale capability: Ability to supply specialised clinical products
• Strategic awareness: Understanding of circular economy and fair working conditions objectives

Supplier Takeaways

• Ensure compliance with all mandatory requirements – selection is based on meeting them
• Demonstrate ability to supply cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery supplies and services
• Develop public sector experience with Finnish healthcare providers
• Demonstrate scale capability for specialised clinical products
• Monitor SK Hankintapalvelut Oy and Finnish healthcare procurement opportunities
• Prepare to join the framework during new supplier openings in May 2028, 2030 and 2032

Key Takeaways

• SK Hankintapalvelut Oy awarded an €80,000,000.00 cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery supplies and services framework
• One lot: Cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery supplies and services for the Tays Sydänkeskus group and its clients
• Duration: 01 August 2026 to 31 December 2033
• Evaluation: Cost – all qualifying suppliers selected; no price comparison; no ranking
• 41 tenders received and 41 winners appointed
• Winners include micro, small, medium and large enterprises
• Subcontracting declared by OneMed Oy only
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• Framework with reopening of competition
• Open to new suppliers every second year in May (2028, 2030 and 2032)
• Strategic procurement: circular economy and fair working conditions
• This is a follow-up notice (Jälki-ilmoitus)

Conclusion

This cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery framework ensures that the Tays Sydänkeskus group and its clients have access to a broad range of supplies and services from a panel of qualified suppliers. By appointing 41 suppliers, SK Hankintapalvelut Oy secures a diverse panel with the scale and capability to deliver specialised clinical products and services.

The approach of selecting all suppliers that meet the mandatory requirements, without price comparison or ranking, reflects the specialised and clinically driven nature of cardiology procurement, where product suitability and availability are primary considerations. The open framework structure, allowing new suppliers to join every second year, reflects the evolving nature of medical technology and supply needs.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of meeting mandatory requirements, product range, public sector experience, scale capability, and awareness of strategic procurement objectives in winning Finnish public sector healthcare contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is SK Hankintapalvelut Oy?

Ans: A public undertaking operating in the health sector, responsible for procurement services for the Tays Sydänkeskus group and its clients.

Q: What is the value of the framework?

Ans: Maximum framework value €80,000,000.00.

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: 41 suppliers were appointed, including Occlutech International AB, OneMed Oy, Biotronik Oy, Cook Medical Finland Oy, Medtronic Finland Oy, Philips Oy, GE Healthcare Finland Oy, Abbott Medical Finland Oy, Boston Scientific Nordic AB, and Edwards Lifesciences Nordic AB.

Q: What products and services are covered?

Ans: Cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery supplies and services, including medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and personal care products.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Cost – all suppliers meeting the mandatory requirements are selected; prices are not compared and suppliers are not ranked.

Q: How long is the contract?

Ans: From 01 August 2026 to 31 December 2033.

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: Forty-one tenders.

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.

Q: What is the lot structure?

Ans: One lot – LOT-0000 (KARDIOLOGIAN SEKÄ SYDÄN- JA RINTAELINKIRURGIAN TARVIKKEITA JA PALVELUJA KOSKEVA PUITEJÄRJESTELY).

Q: Can new suppliers join the framework?

Ans: Yes, the contracting authority opens the framework to new suppliers every second year in May (2028, 2030 and 2032).

Q: Is subcontracting allowed?

Ans: OneMed Oy declared subcontracting (value and percentage unknown); all other winners declared no subcontracting.

Q: What strategic procurement objectives apply?

Ans: The transition to a circular economy (reducing environmental impacts) and fair working conditions (social objective).

Q: Is this a follow-up notice?

Ans: Yes, this is a follow-up notice (Jälki-ilmoitus).

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 632929-2026, OJ S 178/2026, published 15 September 2026.

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