Procurement of PCR testing device including tests and device maintenance service
About This Opportunity
This is a supplies contract in the health and medical services and general supplies sectors. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
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 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.
Description
Auto-translated from fiThe subject of the procurement is the implementation of a development project concerning the elimination of Hepatitis C. The PCR testing device must be easy to use so that the device can be operated by a single nurse and that the device is easy to transport from one site to another by one person. The sample collection method must be a finger-prick blood sample, and the test result must be based on the detection of the virus's nucleic acid. The procurement also includes tests suitable for the device and compatible blood collectors. Requirements for the device and tests: - The device and test must be suitable for the intended use, i.e., to be performed as a point-of-care test from a finger-prick blood sample, and the analysis time must be a maximum of one hour. - The device is or has been used in similar mobile testing contexts. - The device must isolate, amplify, and detect Hepatitis C virus RNA and include controls to ensure the adequacy of the sample and the success of the test run. - The method must be suitable for the license application to be submitted to the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, which is a prerequisite for testing activities (device approved by THL for this purpose). - The device must be easily portable. - The device supplier must provide maintenance services for the device after the warranty period. The maintenance contract must include maintenance and repairs. The device supplier must be able to supply both the device and the necessary test kits, blood collectors, and maintenance service. The maintenance contract will be concluded for three years, after which it will continue indefinitely.
CPV: 33000000
Organisation: Itä-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on May 29, 2026. Last refreshed 72 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Itä-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue
Itä-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue has issued 38 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 18 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Transport & Logistics, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: August 31, 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.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Cepheid Finland Oy (3181722-4). The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Itä-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue 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 Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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