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 Microsoft Teams. DISCLAIMER This Request for Information is a preliminary market consultation and information-gathering exercise only. Participation in this RFI or any subsequent market dialogue does not create any obligation for HUS to initiate a procurement procedure, award a contract, or compensate suppliers for any costs incurred in preparing responses or participating in discussions. Neither the request for information nor its replies are binding on either party. Responding to a request for information does not affect the position of the tenderer in the forthcoming tender. The information provided by suppliers may be used solely for planning and preparing a potential future procurement process in accordance with applicable procurement legislation. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Suppliers are requested to submit their responses electronically in English. Responses should include all relevant supporting documentation, including product brochures, technical specifications, clinical evidence, and regulatory documentation where available. Answers should be submitted by 30.11.2026 12:00 GMT+2 at the latest to the email address: kilpailutus.kirurgia@hus.fi. The title or message field of the e-mail should mention: HUS 077-2026 Cutting Boards for Surgical Procedures.