Tenders/TSE (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies) Test Kits, Equipment and Maintenance

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TSE (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies) Test Kits, Equipment and Maintenance

The Finnish Food Authority

Published: Jun 18, 2026

Updated: Jun 21, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

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. Proposals must be submitted before June 30, 2026.

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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Subject of Procurement The subject of the procurement is to provide TSE rapid test kits required by the Finnish Food Authority’s TSE laboratory (Helsinki), as well as the equipment used in testing, the software required for the equipment, and maintenance services for the equipment. The procurement consists of the following elements: TSE rapid test kits The subject of the procurement is TSE rapid test kits used in national TSE testing of cattle, sheep, goats, and cervids. The estimated number of tests is approximately 12,000 per year (about 1,000 tests per month). The quantity is an estimate and does not constitute a purchase obligation for the contracting entity or an exclusive right for the supplier. Equipment (option) The tenderer shall offer new or used equipment suitable for TSE testing. The contracting entity is not committed to purchasing the equipment but reserves the right to procure it during the contract period. Maintenance Contract 1 (option) The tenderer shall offer Maintenance Contract 1, covering the maintenance of the offered equipment. The contracting entity is not committed to purchasing the maintenance service but has the right to procure it for the duration of the contract period. If it is technically possible, the contracting entity may use the contract for the equipment mentioned in Maintenance Contract 2. Maintenance Contract 2 (option, voluntary) The tenderer may, at its discretion, offer a separate voluntary Maintenance Contract 2 for equipment currently in use by the contracting entity. The contracting entity is not committed to purchasing the maintenance service but reserves the right to procure it for the contract period. The current equipment base is described in the draft maintenance agreement. The tenderer shall note that Maintenance Contract 1 may also apply to equipment already in use. The contracting entity will decide on the implementation of the options in the procurement decision. The contracting entity exercise only one (1) of the options relating to the maintenance contracts under this procurement. The subject of the procurement and requirements of the procurement are described in more detail in this invitation to tender and its appendices.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on June 18, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About The Finnish Food Authority

The Finnish Food Authority has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, General Supplies & Services, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and Hilma Finland. Most recent publication: June 18, 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 TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 30, 2026. You have 6 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by The Finnish Food Authority 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.