SIGNA Artist EVO 1.5T Upgrade, MRI device upgrade for LKS imaging
About This Opportunity
This is a supplies contract in the health and medical services sector. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
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.
Description
Auto-translated from fiThe magnetic resonance imaging device at the Lapland Central Hospital's imaging unit has been in use for almost 20 years and was last updated 9 years ago in 2017. The device's typical technical lifespan is 8-10 years. The device has reached the end of its service life and requires replacement or a comprehensive upgrade. When considering replacing the device, the possibility of upgrading the current device was explored. The advantages of upgrading include a lower price, shorter production downtime, and minimal technical modifications related to device installation. A new device would, for example, need to be dragged through other spaces to the Lapland Central Hospital's imaging unit, which would require opening drag openings along the drag route. No dragging is necessary during an upgrade. The lifecycle upgrade requested from the current device supplier, GE Healthcare Oy, will extend the device's service life by approximately 10 years. The production downtime required for the upgrade is about three weeks. During the upgrade, the device's aperture will be widened from 60 cm to 70 cm, which will improve the ability to image patients of different sizes and increase patient comfort. Additionally, new artificial intelligence reconstructions enable imaging sequences that are up to 50% faster. The upgrade includes the actual SIGNA Artist EVO 1.5T Upgrade system upgrade with additional components. The total cost of the upgrade, including all delivery, installation, and other expenses, is 1,007,100 euros. The cost of a new MRI device equivalent to the upgraded device would be approximately 1.5-1.7 million euros. The device upgrade can only be supplied by the current device supplier, GE Healthcare Oy. This is a procurement exceeding the EU threshold referred to in Section 26 of the Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts 1397/2016. The procurement can be carried out as a direct procurement based on the technical exclusivity referred to in Section 40, Paragraph 2, Point 2 of the Act. There are no reasonable alternative solutions due to the lower price and shorter production downtime of the upgrade.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on July 28, 2026. Last refreshed 18 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Lapin hyvinvointialue
Lapin hyvinvointialue has issued 148 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 29 currently open and 49 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, General Supplies & Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: August 17, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How much was the contract awarded for?
GE HealthCare Finland Oy was awarded the contract for €1,007,100. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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 TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) 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 GE HealthCare Finland Oy. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Lapin 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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