Varsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialue has awarded an €8.51M framework for respiratory therapy device masks to ResMed Finland Oy, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare AB and Medidyne Oy across six lots

Varsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialue (Varha), a regional authority operating in the health sector, has awarded a framework agreement for respiratory therapy device masks (TP7/26EU Hengityshoitolaitteiden maskit) to ResMed Finland Oy, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare AB (filial i Finland) and Medidyne Oy. The value of all contracts awarded in this notice is €8,505,346.66, covering medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, and medical aids, across six lots: forehead-supported nose-mouth masks, forehead-supported nasal masks, forehead-free nasal masks, forehead-free nose-mouth masks, nasal masks, and under-nose mouth masks. The contracts are for an unlimited duration starting from 1 September 2026. The procurement was conducted following an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU. The procurement falls within the scope of the International Procurement Instrument (IPI).

Introduction

Varsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialue (Varha), a regional authority operating in the health sector, has conducted an open procedure for respiratory therapy device masks as specified in the tender request and its annexes. The procurement is primarily intended for patients' home use as medical aids, and includes direct delivery of masks directly to patients as presented in the tender request and its annexes. Under the procurement contract, masks can also be ordered separately for the operational units of the Varsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialue according to their needs. The estimated consumption quantities mentioned in the tender request are not binding on the parties involved in the procurement. The contract does not include a purchase obligation.

The procurement is not financed with EU funds but is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The award criterion for all lots is price (100 points). The procurement falls within the scope of the International Procurement Instrument (IPI); the applicable IPI measure is Medical devices originating in China – Regulation (EU) 2025/1197. Three tender applications fall under this IPI measure, and no exception applies. The contracts are for an unlimited duration starting from 1 September 2026. Tenders received: 3 per lot (2 from micro, small or medium tenderers, except LOT-0004 where 1 tender was received and 0 from SMEs). Winners: ResMed Finland Oy (all six lots); Fisher & Paykel Healthcare AB, filial i Finland (LOT-0001, LOT-0002, LOT-0003, LOT-0005, LOT-0006); Medidyne Oy (LOT-0001, LOT-0002, LOT-0003, LOT-0005, LOT-0006). No subcontracting was declared. Contracts were concluded between 27 August and 16 September 2026.

Why This Contract Matters

This framework ensures that Varsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialue has access to a broad range of respiratory therapy device masks for patients' home use and for its operational units.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports Healthcare Services: Provides respiratory therapy device masks as medical aids
• Significant Value: €8,505,346.66 value of all contracts awarded in this notice
• Long-Term Commitment: Unlimited duration starting from 1 September 2026
• Six Lots: Forehead-supported nose-mouth masks, forehead-supported nasal masks, forehead-free nasal masks, forehead-free nose-mouth masks, nasal masks, and under-nose mouth masks
• Price Focus: 100 points price-based evaluation
• Competition: 3 tenders per lot (except LOT-0004 with 1 tender)
• SME Participation: 2 of 3 tenderers per lot are SMEs (except LOT-0004)
• Direct Delivery: Masks delivered directly to patients

Contract Timeline

• Start date: 01 September 2026
• Contracts concluded: 27 August to 16 September 2026 (various)
• Duration: Unlimited
• Notice published: 30 September 2026 (OJ S 189/2026)
• Notice dispatch date: 29 September 2026
• Previous notice: 74bdcff0-a19e-4350-b4b9-4d2ec4122076-01

Contract Overview

Varsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialue conducted an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Key features include:

• Six lots: LOT-0001 to LOT-0006
• Value of all contracts awarded in this notice: €8,505,346.66
• Duration: Unlimited (start date 01 September 2026)
• Framework type: No framework agreement
• Evaluation: Price (100 points)
• Winners: ResMed Finland Oy; Fisher & Paykel Healthcare AB, filial i Finland; Medidyne Oy
• Subcontracting: No
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• IPI measure: Medical devices originating in China – Regulation (EU) 2025/1197; 3 tender applications fall under this IPI measure; no exception

Key Contract Details

• Main classification: 33000000 Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
• Additional classification: 33196000 Medical aids
• Place of performance: Varsinais-Suomi, Finland (NUTS: FI1C1)
• Procedure identifier: 8c4ae2cb-c6e1-449c-b0fa-a1694f8abf96
• Internal identifier: 600410
• Type of procedure: Open
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
• Review body: Markkinaoikeus
• Review deadline: Per the appeal instructions in the procurement decision

Lot Structure

LOT-0001 – Forehead-Supported Nose-Mouth Mask

• Internal identifier: Otsatuellinen nenä-suumaski-0
• Description: Procurement of forehead-supported nose-mouth masks during the contract period
• Winners: ResMed Finland Oy (€322,000.00, Contract HVAJ101/26_osa 1); Fisher & Paykel Healthcare AB (€325,066.67, Contract HVAJ101/26_osa 1); Medidyne Oy (€285,200.00, Contract HVAJ101/26_osa 1)
• Tenders received: 3 (2 from SMEs)
• Contracts concluded: 16, 27 and 28 August 2026
• Duration: Unlimited
• Evaluation: Price (100 points)

LOT-0002 – Forehead-Supported Nasal Mask

• Internal identifier: Otsatuellinen nenämaski-1
• Description: Procurement of forehead-supported nasal masks during the contract period
• Winners: ResMed Finland Oy (€119,573.33); Fisher & Paykel Healthcare AB (€111,466.67); Medidyne Oy (€85,120.00)
• Tenders received: 3 (2 from SMEs)
• Contracts concluded: 16, 27 and 28 August 2026
• Duration: Unlimited
• Evaluation: Price (100 points)

LOT-0003 – Forehead-Free Nasal Mask

• Internal identifier: Otsatueton nenämaski-2
• Description: Procurement of forehead-free nasal masks during the contract period
• Winners: ResMed Finland Oy (€686,760.00); Fisher & Paykel Healthcare AB (€640,200.00); Medidyne Oy (€1,035,960.00)
• Tenders received: 3 (2 from SMEs)
• Contracts concluded: 16, 27 and 28 August 2026
• Duration: Unlimited
• Evaluation: Price (100 points)

LOT-0004 – Forehead-Free Nose-Mouth Mask

• Internal identifier: Otsatueton nenä-suumaski -3
• Description: Procurement of forehead-free nose-mouth masks during the contract period
• Winner: ResMed Finland Oy (€3,435,600.00; Contract HVAJ101/26_osa 4)
• Tenders received: 1 (0 from SMEs)
• Contract concluded: 16 September 2026
• Duration: Unlimited
• Evaluation: Price (100 points)

LOT-0005 – Nasal Mask

• Internal identifier: Sierainmaski-4
• Description: Procurement of nasal masks during the contract period
• Winners: Medidyne Oy (€276,493.33); ResMed Finland Oy (€183,293.33); Fisher & Paykel Healthcare AB (€285,813.33)
• Tenders received: 3 (2 from SMEs)
• Contracts concluded: 16, 27 and 28 August 2026
• Duration: Unlimited
• Evaluation: Price (100 points)

LOT-0006 – Under-Nose Mouth Mask

• Internal identifier: Nenänalus-suu maskit-5
• Description: Procurement of under-nose mouth masks during the contract period
• Winners: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare AB (€248,400.00); ResMed Finland Oy (€226,800.00); Medidyne Oy (€237,600.00)
• Tenders received: 3 (2 from SMEs)
• Contracts concluded: 28 August 2026
• Duration: Unlimited
• Evaluation: Price (100 points)

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Value (€)	Winner	Tenders
1	Forehead-Supported Nose-Mouth Mask	322,000.00 / 325,066.67 / 285,200.00	ResMed Finland Oy; Fisher & Paykel Healthcare AB; Medidyne Oy	3
2	Forehead-Supported Nasal Mask	119,573.33 / 111,466.67 / 85,120.00	ResMed Finland Oy; Fisher & Paykel Healthcare AB; Medidyne Oy	3
3	Forehead-Free Nasal Mask	686,760.00 / 640,200.00 / 1,035,960.00	ResMed Finland Oy; Fisher & Paykel Healthcare AB; Medidyne Oy	3
4	Forehead-Free Nose-Mouth Mask	3,435,600.00	ResMed Finland Oy	1
5	Nasal Mask	276,493.33 / 183,293.33 / 285,813.33	Medidyne Oy; ResMed Finland Oy; Fisher & Paykel Healthcare AB	3
6	Under-Nose Mouth Mask	248,400.00 / 226,800.00 / 237,600.00	Fisher & Paykel Healthcare AB; ResMed Finland Oy; Medidyne Oy	3
Total		8,505,346.66

Scope of Supply

The framework covers the following supplies:

• Forehead-Supported Nose-Mouth Mask: Otsatuellinen nenä-suumaski
• Forehead-Supported Nasal Mask: Otsatuellinen nenämaski
• Forehead-Free Nasal Mask: Otsatueton nenämaski
• Forehead-Free Nose-Mouth Mask: Otsatueton nenä-suumaski
• Nasal Mask: Sierainmaski
• Under-Nose Mouth Mask: Nenänalus-suu maski
• Medical Equipments, Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products: Supplies under CPV 33000000
• Medical Aids: Aids under CPV 33196000
• Direct Delivery: Masks delivered directly to patients
• Operational Units: Masks also ordered separately for Varha operational units

Special Procurement Conditions

• Home Use: The procurement is primarily intended for patients' home use as medical aids
• Direct Delivery: The procurement includes direct delivery of masks directly to patients
• Operational Units: Under the procurement contract, masks can also be ordered separately for Varha operational units according to their needs
• No Purchase Obligation: The estimated consumption quantities mentioned in the tender request are not binding on the parties involved in the procurement; the contract does not include a purchase obligation
• Price Criterion: Price (100 points) is the sole award criterion for all lots
• No Framework Agreement: No framework agreement
• Unlimited Duration: The contracts are for an unlimited duration starting from 1 September 2026
• IPI Measure: The procurement falls within the scope of the International Procurement Instrument (IPI); the applicable IPI measure is Medical devices originating in China – Regulation (EU) 2025/1197; 3 tender applications fall under this IPI measure; no exception
• No Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared by winners

About the Contracting Authority

Varsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialue (Varha) is a regional authority operating in the health sector in Finland.

• Legal type: Regional authority
• Activity: Health
• Registration number: 3221065-1
• Location: Turku, Varsinais-Suomi, Finland (NUTS: FI1C1)
• Address: Kiinamyllynkatu 4-8, 20520 Turku
• Contact point: Hankintapalvelu
• Email: tavarahankinnat@varha.fi
• Telephone: +358 23130000
• Internet address: https://www.varha.fi/fi

About the Winning Suppliers

ResMed Finland Oy

• Size: Micro, small, or medium enterprise
• Registration number: 1786754-0
• Location: Espoo, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Email: info@resmed.fi
• Telephone: 0400650550
• Subcontracting: No
• Winner of LOT-0001, LOT-0002, LOT-0003, LOT-0004, LOT-0005, LOT-0006

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare AB, filial i Finland

• Size: Large enterprise
• Registration number: 2626342-3
• Location: Helsinki, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Email: petteri.liehu@fphcare.fi
• Telephone: +358405620032
• Subcontracting: No
• Winner of LOT-0001, LOT-0002, LOT-0003, LOT-0005, LOT-0006

Medidyne Oy

• Size: Micro, small, or medium enterprise
• Registration number: 2505001-2
• Location: Vantaa, Finland (NUTS: FI1B1)
• Email: info@medidyne.fi
• Telephone: 0207344350
• Subcontracting: No
• Winner of LOT-0001, LOT-0002, LOT-0003, LOT-0005, LOT-0006

Evaluation Criteria

All lots use the same evaluation criterion:

• Price (100 points): Hinta 100p

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU
• Competition: 3 tenders per lot (2 from SMEs) except LOT-0004 (1 tender, 0 from SMEs)
• Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared
• No EU funding: The procurement was not financed with EU funds
• No framework agreement: No framework agreement
• No dynamic purchasing system used
• Accelerated procedure: No
• 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 value of all contracts awarded in this notice is €8,505,346.66
• The procurement is divided into six lots
• Price (100 points) is the evaluation criterion for all lots
• 3 tenders were received per lot (except LOT-0004 with 1 tender)
• Winners include large enterprises and SMEs
• No subcontracting was declared
• The contracts are for an unlimited duration starting from 1 September 2026
• Contracts were concluded between 27 August and 16 September 2026
• The procurement includes direct delivery of masks directly to patients
• The procurement falls within the scope of the International Procurement Instrument (IPI); the applicable IPI measure is Medical devices originating in China – Regulation (EU) 2025/1197

Market & Industry Perspective

The Finnish public sector medical equipment market features a mix of large international manufacturers and specialised national distributors. Respiratory therapy device masks are essential for patients' home use as medical aids and for hospital operational units.

Key trends in this market include:

• Price focus: 100 points price-based evaluation
• SME participation: 2 of 3 tenderers per lot are SMEs (except LOT-0004)
• Direct delivery: Masks delivered directly to patients
• Home use: Procurement primarily intended for patients' home use as medical aids
• Unlimited duration: Contracts for an unlimited duration
• IPI measure: Medical devices originating in China – Regulation (EU) 2025/1197 applies
• No purchase obligation: Estimated consumption quantities not binding

Economic Significance

At €8,505,346.66, this framework represents a significant investment in respiratory therapy device masks for Varsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialue. The contract will:

• Support Healthcare Services: Provide respiratory therapy device masks as medical aids
• Support Both Large Enterprises and SMEs: Winners include large enterprises and SMEs
• Provide Long-Term Stability: Unlimited duration contracts
• Ensure Product Availability: Six lots covering different mask types
• Enable Home Care: Direct delivery of masks to patients
• Support Operational Units: Masks can also be ordered for Varha operational units

Future Procurement Opportunities

With this framework now in place, future opportunities include:

• Re-tender: Possible if the unlimited contracts are terminated or replaced
• Related Supplies: Additional respiratory therapy device masks and medical aids
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with framework winners
• Other Healthcare Projects: Similar respiratory mask procurement opportunities
• Operational Unit Orders: Ongoing needs for Varha operational units

Opportunities for Suppliers

While this contract is awarded, opportunities remain for respiratory mask suppliers:

• Re-tender: Prepare for future procurement cycles
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with framework winners
• Related Supplies: Other respiratory therapy device masks and medical aids
• Other Finnish Wellbeing Services Counties: Similar respiratory mask procurements
• Operational Unit Orders: Monitor operational unit ordering opportunities

What Businesses Should Watch

• Varsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialue's future procurement notices
• Other Finnish wellbeing services counties respiratory mask tenders
• Respiratory therapy device mask market trends
• Changes to Finnish procurement regulations
• International Procurement Instrument (IPI) requirements
• Medical aid delivery and home care developments

FinlandTenders.com Procurement Intelligence

This respiratory therapy device mask framework is a notable example of Finnish public sector healthcare procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €8.51M value of all contracts awarded in this notice
• Price focus: 100 points price-based evaluation
• Mix of winners: Large enterprises and SMEs
• Six lots: Forehead-supported nose-mouth masks, forehead-supported nasal masks, forehead-free nasal masks, forehead-free nose-mouth masks, nasal masks, and under-nose mouth masks
• Competition: 3 tenders per lot (except LOT-0004 with 1 tender)
• Unlimited duration: Contracts for an unlimited duration
• Direct delivery: Masks delivered directly to patients
• IPI measure: Medical devices originating in China – Regulation (EU) 2025/1197 applies

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Competitive pricing: 100 points price-based evaluation
• Respiratory mask supply capability: Ability to supply various types of respiratory therapy device masks
• Direct delivery capability: Ability to deliver masks directly to patients
• Public sector experience: Understanding of Finnish wellbeing services county requirements
• IPI compliance: Understanding of the International Procurement Instrument requirements

Supplier Takeaways

• Offer competitive pricing – 100 points of evaluation is price-based
• Demonstrate respiratory therapy device mask supply capability
• Show direct delivery capability to patients
• Develop public sector experience with Finnish wellbeing services counties
• Ensure compliance with the International Procurement Instrument requirements
• Monitor Varha and Finnish healthcare procurement opportunities
• Prepare for operational unit ordering opportunities

Key Takeaways

• Varsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialue awarded an €8,505,346.66 framework for respiratory therapy device masks
• Six lots: forehead-supported nose-mouth masks, forehead-supported nasal masks, forehead-free nasal masks, forehead-free nose-mouth masks, nasal masks, and under-nose mouth masks
• Duration: Unlimited starting from 01 September 2026
• Evaluation: Price (100 points)
• 3 tenders received per lot (except LOT-0004 with 1 tender)
• Winners: ResMed Finland Oy (all six lots); Fisher & Paykel Healthcare AB, filial i Finland (LOT-0001, LOT-0002, LOT-0003, LOT-0005, LOT-0006); Medidyne Oy (LOT-0001, LOT-0002, LOT-0003, LOT-0005, LOT-0006)
• Winners include large enterprises and SMEs
• No subcontracting declared
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• No framework agreement
• IPI measure: Medical devices originating in China – Regulation (EU) 2025/1197; 3 tender applications fall under this IPI measure; no exception
• Procurement primarily intended for patients' home use; direct delivery to patients; masks can also be ordered for Varha operational units
• No purchase obligation; estimated consumption quantities not binding

Conclusion

This respiratory therapy device mask framework ensures that Varsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialue has access to a broad range of respiratory masks for patients' home use as medical aids and for its operational units. By awarding the framework across six lots to ResMed Finland Oy, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare AB and Medidyne Oy, Varha secures a diverse panel of suppliers with the capability to deliver forehead-supported nose-mouth masks, forehead-supported nasal masks, forehead-free nasal masks, forehead-free nose-mouth masks, nasal masks, and under-nose mouth masks.

The 100 points price-based evaluation reflects the commoditised nature of respiratory mask procurement, where price is the primary differentiator among qualified suppliers. The six-lot structure, the direct delivery to patients, the unlimited duration and the IPI measure for medical devices originating in China reflect the specific operational and regulatory context of the Finnish wellbeing services county's healthcare needs.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of competitive pricing, respiratory mask supply capability, direct delivery capability, public sector experience and IPI compliance in winning Finnish public sector healthcare contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Varsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialue?

Ans: A regional authority operating in the health sector in Finland (Varha), a wellbeing services county.

Q: What is the value of the framework?

Ans: Value of all contracts awarded in this notice €8,505,346.66.

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: ResMed Finland Oy (all six lots); Fisher & Paykel Healthcare AB, filial i Finland (LOT-0001, LOT-0002, LOT-0003, LOT-0005, LOT-0006); Medidyne Oy (LOT-0001, LOT-0002, LOT-0003, LOT-0005, LOT-0006).

Q: What supplies are covered?

Ans: Respiratory therapy device masks across six lots: forehead-supported nose-mouth masks, forehead-supported nasal masks, forehead-free nasal masks, forehead-free nose-mouth masks, nasal masks, and under-nose mouth masks.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Price (100 points).

Q: How long is the contract?

Ans: Unlimited duration starting from 01 September 2026.

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: 3 tenders per lot (except LOT-0004 with 1 tender).

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: Six lots – LOT-0001 (forehead-supported nose-mouth mask), LOT-0002 (forehead-supported nasal mask), LOT-0003 (forehead-free nasal mask), LOT-0004 (forehead-free nose-mouth mask), LOT-0005 (nasal mask), LOT-0006 (under-nose mouth mask).

Q: Is subcontracting allowed?

Ans: No subcontracting was declared by the winners.

Q: What is the purpose of the masks?

Ans: The procurement is primarily intended for patients' home use as medical aids, and includes direct delivery of masks directly to patients; masks can also be ordered for Varha operational units.

Q: Is there a purchase obligation?

Ans: No, the estimated consumption quantities are not binding and the contract does not include a purchase obligation.

Q: Does the International Procurement Instrument (IPI) apply?

Ans: Yes, the procurement falls within the scope of the IPI; the applicable IPI measure is Medical devices originating in China – Regulation (EU) 2025/1197; 3 tender applications fall under this IPI measure; no exception applies.

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 671977-2026, OJ S 189/2026, published 30 September 2026.

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