Hankintailmoitus

Hankintailmoitus is a formal public notice used by a contracting authority to announce a planned procurement and invite suppliers to submit bids. In Finland, notices are typically published in the HILMA system; for procurements that meet EU thresholds, the notice is also published in the European Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) portal. The purpose of the hankintailmoitus is to inform the market, promote competition, ensure transparency, and guarantee equal treatment of bidders.

A hankintailmoitus generally includes the contracting authority and contact details, the object of the procurement, the estimated value or budget, the intended procurement procedure (open, restricted, competitive dialogue, etc.), the deadline for bid submissions and any amendments, where to obtain procurement documents, and the award criteria. It may also specify delivery terms, contract duration, and references to further documents.

Legal framework and scope: Hankintailmoitukset are governed by Finnish public procurement legislation and EU directives. Notices above applicable thresholds must be published, with EU thresholds triggering publication in TED. National thresholds apply to procurements within Finland, and cross-border procedures are required when thresholds are surpassed.

Process and impact: After publication, interested suppliers may request clarifications; the contracting authority can issue addenda. Bids are submitted by the stated deadline and evaluated against the published award criteria. The contracting authority announces the winning bidder and concludes the contract, which may be a direct award, a framework agreement, or a regular contract, depending on the process.