Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometer (LC-QTrapMS/MS device) including maintenance
About This Opportunity
This is a supplies contract in the general supplies, health and medical services and Research sectors. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 310,000.
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 general supplies 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.
Description
Auto-translated from fiLiquid chromatography-mass spectrometer (LC-QTrapMS/MS device) including maintenance The contracting authority has a device corresponding to the equipment to be procured, which was acquired in 2025 and for which methodology crucial for the unit's operations in pharmaceutical and drug research has been developed as in-house development. The key methods are validated and accredited according to standard ISO 17025 and are in daily use by the unit. To perform the tasks, a need has since arisen to acquire a second QTRAP-type device, corresponding to the current mass spectrometer, which is directly and fully suitable as a backup device for the current equipment. Based on careful market research, the selected supplier is the only operator on the market that can deliver the device subject to procurement.
The technical reason is the specific interoperability requirements for liquid chromatography-mass spectrometer devices (LC-QTrapMS/MS device) that must be met to ensure the device's interoperability with the existing device and the processes developed for it. The device to be acquired now will serve as a parallel and backup device for the previously acquired mass spectrometer devices. According to the definitions of ISO accreditation, for a device to function as a backup and parallel device, it must be fully equivalent to the devices in use.
The developed methodology can only be utilized in another identical device. This device is a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer with a QTRAP feature. The device combines the quantitative performance of a standard MS/MS device with the qualitative capabilities of a linear ion trap. Other mass spectrometer manufacturers than the selected supplier cannot offer a comparable device that can achieve the same result. Thus, only the supplier of the device currently in use can deliver the device to be acquired now. The device ensures that the process also functions in exceptional situations where the device in use fails and breaks down, and the analysis operations cannot be interrupted even in such situations.
Research results often have legal implications. Ensuring the continuity of the unit's operations and post-mortem analyses, as well as the reliability of research results, requires a backup device arrangement. Medico-legal autopsies are part of THL's statutory duties, of which forensic toxicology examinations are an integral part. To ensure the continuity of chemical analyses, the laboratory must have multiple identical devices, e.g., due to equipment failures. Considering the device's intended use and the legal and quality requirements of the examinations, ensuring operational capability under all circumstances is essential.
The announced estimated value of the procurement is EUR 310,000 (excl. VAT).
Lot 1: Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometer (LC-QTrapMS/MS device) including maintenance
The contracting authority has a device corresponding to the equipment to be procured, which was acquired in 2025 and for which methodology crucial for the unit's operations in pharmaceutical and drug research has been developed as in-house development. The key methods are validated and accredited according to standard ISO 17025 and are in daily use by the unit. To perform the tasks, a need has since arisen to acquire a second QTRAP-type device, corresponding to the current mass spectrometer, which is directly and fully suitable as a backup device for the current equipment. Based on careful market research, the selected supplier is the only operator on the market that can deliver the device subject to procurement.
The technical reason is the specific interoperability requirements for liquid chromatography-mass spectrometer devices (LC-QTrapMS/MS device) that must be met to ensure the device's interoperability with the existing device and the processes developed for it. The device to be acquired now will serve as a parallel and backup device for the previously acquired mass spectrometer devices. According to the definitions of ISO accreditation, for a device to function as a backup and parallel device, it must be fully equivalent to the devices in use.
The developed methodology can only be utilized in another identical device. This device is a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer with a QTRAP feature. The device combines the quantitative performance of a standard MS/MS device with the qualitative capabilities of a linear ion trap. Other mass spectrometer manufacturers than the selected supplier cannot offer a comparable device that can achieve the same result. Thus, only the supplier of the device currently in use can deliver the device to be acquired now. The device ensures that the process also functions in exceptional situations where the device in use fails and breaks down, and the analysis operations cannot be interrupted even in such situations.
Research results often have legal implications. Ensuring the continuity of the unit's operations and post-mortem analyses, as well as the reliability of research results, requires a backup device arrangement. Medico-legal autopsies are part of THL's statutory duties, of which forensic toxicology examinations are an integral part. To ensure the continuity of chemical analyses, the laboratory must have multiple identical devices, e.g., due to equipment failures. Considering the device's intended use and the legal and quality requirements of the examinations, ensuring operational capability under all circumstances is essential.
The announced estimated value of the procurement is EUR 310,000 (excl. VAT).
CPV: 38000000 38430000 38432200 38433100 50000000
Organisation: Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos
Procedure: neg-wo-call
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on May 20, 2026. Last refreshed 11 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos
Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos has issued 33 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 15 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 12, 2026.
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Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to A/B Sciex Oy (2288342-2). The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos 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 General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is Up to €310,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
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.
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