Invitation to market dialogue: Framework agreement for the procurement of poultry and pigs for research purposes
About This Opportunity
This is a supplies contract in the agriculture and food security and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Livestock. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before January 3, 2027.
Published through Hilma Finland, 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 agriculture and food security sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.
Description
Auto-translated from fiInvitation to market dialogue: Framework agreement for the procurement of poultry and pigs for research purposes Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) is planning a framework agreement for the procurement of research animals. The subject of the framework agreement procurement is poultry and pigs for research purposes at the Koski TL research platform belonging to Jokioinen research infrastructure. Luke's Koski TL research platform is a research environment for poultry and pigs. The research environment has animal-specific monitoring and equipment for various studies.
According to the preliminary plan, a framework agreement will be established through the procurement, which Luke can use for the procurement of research animals, and the framework agreement will be divided into five lots:
Lot 1: Broiler breeders
Lot 2: Laying hens
Lot 3: Broiler chicks
Lot 4: Pigs
Lot 5: Meat turkeys
According to the preliminary plan, 1-2 suppliers will be selected per lot.
GENERAL
Please note that this is a prior information notice (hereinafter the notice) and this notice does not yet request offers. The descriptions and schedules presented in this notice are preliminary and indicative advance information that does not bind Natural Resources Institute Finland to any decision.
We ask companies interested in the procurement to register for the market dialogue concerning the procurement.
The aim is for the framework agreement to be available for Luke's use in autumn 2026. Hansel Ltd is in a consulting role in this procurement.
MARKET DIALOGUE
The market dialogue includes written comments on draft tender request materials and the possibility of supplier meetings, if the contracting entity deems it necessary, before the final tender request is published.
REGISTRATION
Companies interested in the procurement are requested to provide their contact information by email to kilpailutus@hansel.fi by 15.8.2026 and to subject the email "Natural Resources Institute Finland – Research animal framework agreement".
Registration must include the name and business ID of the registering company, as well as the name and email address of the company's contact person.
Upon registration, you are also asked to indicate which of the products subject to the procurement your company is interested in offering.,
Lot 1: Invitation to market dialogue: Framework agreement for the procurement of poultry and pigs for research purposes
Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) is planning a framework agreement for the procurement of research animals. The subject of the framework agreement procurement is poultry and pigs for research purposes at the Jokioinen research infrastructure belonging to Koski TL research platform. Luke's Koski TL research platform is a research environment for poultry and pigs. The research environment has animal-specific monitoring and equipment for various studies.
According to the preliminary plan, a framework agreement will be established through the procurement, which Luke can use for the procurement of research animals, and the framework agreement will be divided into five lots:
Lot 1: Broiler breeders
Lot 2: Laying hens
Lot 3: Broiler chicks
Lot 4: Pigs
Lot 5: Meat turkeys
According to the preliminary plan, 1-2 suppliers will be selected per lot.
GENERAL
Please note that this is a prior information notice (hereinafter the notice) and this notice does not yet request offers. The descriptions and schedules presented in this notice are preliminary and indicative advance information that does not bind Natural Resources Institute Finland to any decision.
We ask companies interested in the procurement to register for the market dialogue concerning the procurement.
The aim is for the framework agreement to be available for Luke's use in autumn 2026. Hansel Ltd is in a consulting role in this procurement.
MARKET DIALOGUE
The market dialogue includes written comments on draft tender request materials and the possibility of supplier meetings, if the contracting entity deems it necessary, before the final tender request is published.
REGISTRATION
Companies interested in the procurement are requested to provide their contact information by email to kilpailutus@hansel.fi by 15.8.2026 and to subject the email "Natural Resources Institute Finland – Research animal framework agreement".
Registration must include the name and business ID of the registering company, as well as the name and email address of the company's contact person.
Upon registration, you are also asked to indicate which of the products subject to the procurement your company is interested in offering.
CPV: 03320000 03323000 03324000
Organisation: Luonnonvarakeskus
Documents: https://tarjouspalvelu.fi/luke?id=618907&tpk=2e0eb9c9-db65-4c5f-9904-5841ed78f8db
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on July 3, 2026. Last refreshed 21 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Luonnonvarakeskus
Luonnonvarakeskus has issued 60 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 25 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, Governance & Public Administration, and Agriculture & Food Security. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: August 5, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Finland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Hilma Finland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is January 3, 2027. You have 146 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Luonnonvarakeskus in Finland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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