Finland – Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: HUS 077-2026 Cutting Boards for Surgical Procedures

Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) and HUS Procurement is currently exploring solutions related to Cutting Boards intended for operating room use. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to obtain information on products currently available on the market, their technical and clinical characteristics, implementation requirements, and supplier capabilities. The information obtained through this RFI will be used to increase HUS's understanding of the market and to support the planning of a potential future procurement process. Scope of the Request for Information In HUS hospitals, reusable and re-sterilizable cutting boards are used during various surgical procedures for cutting and sawing human tissue and bone. The products must be able to with-stand re-sterilization at a minimum of 122°C, preferably 134°C. The products are not necessarily in direct contact with the patient but are used as a working sur-face for processing tissue specimens. The estimated annual consumption volume is approximately 75 units per year. SUBJECT OF THE MARKET DIALOGIA AND THE SOLUTION MAY INCLUDE: Questions in the Request for Information 1. Cutting Boards for Soft-Tissue Surgery • Do you have cutting boards available for cutting soft tissues? • Is it possible to attach or secure tissue to the cutting board? • Do the products have FDA and/or CE approval? • What material are your products made of? • What are the product sizes and prices available? 2. Cutting Boards for Hard-Tissue (Bone) Surgery • Do you have cutting boards available for cutting hard tissues (bone)? • Do the products have FDA and/or CE approval? • What material are your products made of? • What are the product sizes and prices available? MARKET DIALOGUE MEETING HUS procurement may invite selected suppliers to participate in a market dialogue meeting. The purpose of the discussions is to obtain further information regarding available solutions and market capabilities. Meetings may be arranged remotely via Microsof