hankintailmoitukseen

Hankintailmoitus, often abbreviated hankintailmoitukseen, is a public procurement notice used in Finland to inform potential suppliers about upcoming or ongoing procurements. Its main purpose is to publish essential information about a contract opportunity, enabling competition and transparency in the purchasing process.

In Finland, hankintailmoitus is governed by the public procurement framework and must be published in the national procurement system HILMA, and in EU-wide channels for contracts meeting or exceeding certain value thresholds. The notice is also influenced by EU directives on public procurement as transposed into Finnish law. Publication signals the contracting authority’s intent to procure goods, services, or works and opens access to procurement documents for eligible respondents.

A typical hankintailmoitus contains key details such as the contracting authority, a description of the contract object, the estimated value, the procurement procedure (for example open, restricted, or competitive dialogue), eligibility and selection criteria, deadlines for submitting questions and bids, and where to obtain the procurement documents. It may outline the form of bids, required documents, contract type, framework agreements, and any subcontracting or sustainability requirements.

The notice initiates the procurement process. After publication, interested suppliers may express their interest or participate in the procedure by submitting bids or requests to participate, depending on the chosen method. Clarifications can be requested through specified channels, and bids are evaluated against published criteria. The awarding decision is communicated publicly, and the contract is concluded with the chosen supplier.

Hankintailmoitus plays a central role in ensuring transparency, equal treatment, and competition in public procurement, while providing a standardized way for authorities to announce opportunities and for suppliers to respond.