Hankintaportaali

Hankintaportaali is a term used for an online platform that centralizes public procurement information and procedures. It is used by public sector buyers to publish procurement notices, invitations to bid, tender documents, and contract awards, and by suppliers to find opportunities, download documents, ask questions, and submit bids where the process allows. The portal aims to enhance transparency, competition, and equal treatment in accordance with national procurement laws and European Union directives.

In Finland, the national procurement portal is commonly associated with the HILMA system (Hankintailmoitukset), which serves as the official channel for publishing notices. For procurements that meet EU thresholds, notices are also transmitted to the European TED database, and many member authorities integrate their workflows with the portal. The exact features and interfaces can vary between portals and contracting authorities, but most provide search and filter capabilities, access to tender documents, deadlines, and contact points.

Typical features include: searching and tracking opportunities; downloading procurement documents; receiving alerts and updates; submitting questions to the contracting authority; and, in supported procedures, submitting bids electronically. Some portals also offer supplier registration, performance dashboards, and access to past contracts and evaluation results.

Usage basics: suppliers create a profile or register on the portal, configure alert preferences, and monitor relevant categories or buyers. Authorities publish notices, manage procurement procedures, and publish award decisions. The hankintaportaali thus serves as a central access point for public procurement information for both buyers and suppliers in Finland and similar systems are used across many jurisdictions.