Procurement of ambulances

The Länsi-Uudenmaan wellbeing services county (hereinafter referred to as the "Client") is soliciting bids for the procurement of ambulances. The estimated value of the procurement, including potential additional procurement options over a four-year period, is EUR 7,500,000 (VAT 0%). Based on the competitive tender process, one main supplier and one backup supplier will be selected. The contract will enter into force upon signing and will be valid indefinitely. Orders for ambulances will only be placed if the annual budget allocated by the Länsi-Uudenmaan wellbeing services county for ambulance procurement is sufficient. Annual orders will be placed only after the funding for each respective year has been confirmed. A more detailed description of the procurement's scope is provided in Annex 1, "Description of the Subject of Procurement," to the tender request. This procurement aims to secure essential emergency medical transport services for the wellbeing services county, ensuring operational readiness and the provision of high-quality healthcare. The selection criteria will likely focus on factors such as the technical specifications of the ambulances, delivery timelines, after-sales service, maintenance capabilities, and overall cost-effectiveness. Potential suppliers are advised to carefully review the tender documents, particularly Annex 1, to fully understand the specific requirements and ensure their bids meet all stipulated criteria. The contract structure, with a primary and backup supplier, suggests a strategy to ensure continuity of supply and mitigate risks associated with sole-supplier dependency.

This is a supplies contract in the health and medical services, transport and logistics and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Medical Equipment, Vehicles and Fleet Management. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 7.5 million.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the health and medical services sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.