Renewal of WebFOCUS Licenses
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis tender concerns the renewal of WebFOCUS licenses utilized within the reporting services of the Kirjuri member information system. The WebFOCUS reporting platform is deeply integrated into Kirjuri's architecture, and replacing it with alternative technology is deemed neither technically nor economically feasible without posing significant risks to the system's functionality. The sole supplier of WebFOCUS licenses in Finland is Infobuild Oy, which operates as an official partner for TIBCO/ibi solutions and holds the rights for license maintenance and renewal. Consequently, the procurement is being conducted through a direct award procedure, as the contract can only be established with this specific supplier. Infobuild Oy possesses exclusive rights to the necessary licenses. Other suppliers are technically or legally unable to offer the renewal of these specific licenses because the intellectual property rights for WebFOCUS and the provision of maintenance services are exclusively held by Infobuild Oy. Therefore, only Infobuild Oy can supply the license maintenance and extension of usage rights without jeopardizing the operation of the Kirjuri member information system or its existing integrations. The use of a direct award procedure fulfills the conditions set forth in Section 40, Subsection 2, Clause 2 of the Public Procurement Act, as it is technically or due to intellectual property rights impossible to implement the procurement through other means, and the licenses in question are only available from one supplier. Furthermore, in accordance with this direct award provision, no reasonable alternative or substitute solutions exist, and the lack of competition is not due to an artificial restriction of the procurement conditions.
This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology, legal services and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Software and Intellectual Property. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 6, 2026.
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 information and communication technology 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 fiRenewal of WebFOCUS Licenses The subject of the procurement is the renewal of WebFOCUS licenses used in the member information system Kirjuri's reporting service. The WebFOCUS reporting platform is deeply integrated into Kirjuri's architecture, and replacing it with other technology is not technically or economically feasible without significant risks to the system's functionality. The sole supplier of licenses for the WebFOCUS product in Finland is Infobuild Oy, which acts as an official partner for TIBCO/ibi solutions and owns the rights to maintain and extend the licenses.
The procurement is being made through direct procurement because it is a contract to be concluded with a specific supplier only. The licenses to be procured are exclusively owned by Infobuild Oy. It is not technically or legally possible for other suppliers to offer the extension of these licenses, as the intellectual property rights of WebFOCUS and the provision of maintenance services are solely held by Infobuild Oy. Therefore, only Infobuild Oy can provide the maintenance and extension of usage rights for the licenses without jeopardizing the functionality of the member information system Kirjuri or existing integrations.
The use of direct procurement meets the conditions of Section 40, Paragraph 2, Clause 2 of the Procurement Act, as it is not technically or due to intellectual property rights possible to implement the procurement in another way, and the licenses subject to the procurement are only available from one supplier. Furthermore, in accordance with the said provision on direct procurement, there are no reasonable alternative or substitute solutions, nor is the lack of competition due to an artificial restriction of the procurement conditions.
Lot 1: Renewal of WebFOCUS Licenses
The subject of the procurement is the renewal of WebFOCUS licenses used in the member information system Kirjuri's reporting service. The WebFOCUS reporting platform is deeply integrated into Kirjuri's architecture, and replacing it with other technology is not technically or economically feasible without significant risks to the system's functionality. The sole supplier of licenses for the WebFOCUS product in Finland is Infobuild Oy, which acts as an official partner for TIBCO/ibi solutions and owns the rights to maintain and extend the licenses.
The procurement is being made through direct procurement because it is a contract to be concluded with a specific supplier only. The licenses to be procured are exclusively owned by Infobuild Oy. It is not technically or legally possible for other suppliers to offer the extension of these licenses, as the intellectual property rights of WebFOCUS and the provision of maintenance services are solely held by Infobuild Oy. Therefore, only Infobuild Oy can provide the maintenance and extension of usage rights for the licenses without jeopardizing the functionality of the member information system Kirjuri or existing integrations.
The use of direct procurement meets the conditions of Section 40, Paragraph 2, Clause 2 of the Procurement Act, as it is not technically or due to intellectual property rights possible to implement the procurement in another way, and the licenses subject to the procurement are only available from one supplier. Furthermore, in accordance with the said provision on direct procurement, there are no reasonable alternative or substitute solutions, nor is the lack of competition due to an artificial restriction of the procurement conditions.
CPV: 48000000
Organisation: Kirkon keskusrahasto
Procedure: neg-wo-call
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on March 6, 2026. Last refreshed 56 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Kirkon keskusrahasto
Kirkon keskusrahasto has issued 7 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 4 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Governance & Public Administration, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: May 19, 2026.
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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 September 6, 2026. You have 19 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Kirkon keskusrahasto 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 Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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