Table 3 Summary of characteristics for HWT requests for tenders included in the review that used evidence-related criteria. The evidence-related search term found in the text analysis is highlighted in bold text
HWT type and year of request | Type of procuring organisationa and method | Tender value, EUR (max. Contract length) | Procurement outcomeb (number of bidders) | Evidence-related criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Digital/GPS safety alarm, 2021 | Small municipality, open procurement | €155,000 (8 years) | Awarded to 1 SME (3 bidders) | A system description must be provided as proof that the requested functions can be delivered; this will be assessed by an evaluation group. |
Digital/GPS safety alarm, 2021 | Small municipality, open procurement | €1,133,950 (8 years) | Awarded to 1 SME (4 bidders) | A system description must be provided as proof that the requested functions can be delivered; this will be assessed by an evaluation group. |
Self-monitoring technologies, 2021 | Medium region, simplified procurement | not available (10 years) | Appealed; Awarded to 1 MNC (bidders not available) | Medical personal will assess if the monitoring solution described is in line with scientific studies and national guidelines. |
Self-monitoring technologies, 2021 | Large region, negotiated procurement | €15,342,800 (7 years) | Ongoing | The provider’s solution must meet MDR 2017/745 CE standard of conformity alternatively MDD 93/42 during the entire contract period. The user must be able to receive evidence-based, or alternatively region-formulated, self-care guidance to improve treatment. |
Automated pharmaceutical dispensers/robots, 2020 | Medium municipality, simplified procurement | €295,800 (4 years) | Awarded to 1 SME (1 bidder) | The bidder must provide a CE standard of conformity document, a clinical study (brief report) and a clinical test report to show that the requirements placed on the product/service are met |
Self-monitoring technologies, 2020 | Medium region, open procurement | €1,045,100 (4.5 years) | Awarded to 1 MNC (6 bidders) | Bidders must be able to provide a certificate showing that the product meets the CE standard of conformity and MDR 2017-745 for those aspects that involve medical technical products. |
Digital locks/entry systems, 2020 | Medium municipality, open procurement | €315,700 (7 years) | Appealed; Awarded to 1 SME (3 bidders) | Product must meet industry security standard for class S3 locks and provide proof of certification from a nationally accredited third-party certification institute |
Digital/GPS safety alarm, 2020 | Medium municipality, open procurement | €2,395,900 (8 years) | Awarded to 2 SME (5 bidders) | Proof that the alarm meets a standard IP-classification; documentation confirming this is required. |
Digital/GPS safety alarm, 2020 | Member-owned corporation, open procurement | €158,739,550 (4 years) | Ongoing | Proof that the alarm to be worn does not contain specific chemicals; a signed assurance from the manufacturer, a chemical analysis protocol, or a full declaration of contents must be provided. Proof that the alarm communicates via an open protocol that meets a technical standard; for example, a test protocol from an external testing institute can be provided. |
Digital/GPS safety alarm, 2020 | Medium municipality, simplified procurement | €31,335 (13 years) | Awarded to 1 SME (2 bidders) | Products that fall under the regulations for CE standard of conformity must meet the requirements stated in the actual CE standard of conformity. Documentation that shows that these requirements are met must be available upon request. |
Digital locks/entry systems, 2020 | Medium municipality; Regionally owned corporation | € 104,700 (4 years) | Awarded to 1 SME (1 bidder) | The lock solution and the key safe must be approved and certified by the national association according to standard SS3522 / SSFN-024 class 3 or higher, or a similar certificate. The certificate must be included in the bid. |
Digital/GPS safety alarm, 2019 | Small municipality, open procurement | € 1,577,600 (4 years) | Appealed, no winner (3 bidders) | Regarding communication frequencies and standards, the equipment that falls under the directive for the CE standard of conformity must at the time of delivery meet the requirements for CE standard of conformity |
Automated pharmaceutical dispensers/robots, 2019 | Small municipality, open procurement | € 399,650 (4 years) | Awarded to 1 SME (2 bidders) | All products shall meet the CE standard of conformity, the national law on medical technical products (SFS 1993:584) and the national standard SS-EN 980 |
Automated pharmaceutical dispensers/robots, 2018 | Medium municipality, direct procurement | not available (0.5 years) | Awarded to 1 SME (1 bidder) | Requirement that the product should have test documentation and a valid CE standard of conformity; bidder should describe how they meet these requirements. |
Digital locks/entry systems, 2018 | Medium municipality, open procurement | € 957,800 (4 years) | Awarded to 1 SME (1 bidder) | Product must meet industry security standard for class 3 locks, and proof of certification must be provided in the bid |
Digital/GPS safety alarm, 2017 | Large region, open procurement | €973,200 (4 years) | Awarded to 3 SME (4 bidders) | Products must meet CE-standard of conformity according to MDD |