Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Launches 3-Item Medical Equipment Tender: Transparency and Local Advantage in Open Procurement

Istanbul University‑Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine has initiated an open tender under Article 19 of Public Procurement Law No. 4734 for three critical medical devices, reinforcing transparency in public procurement while granting a 7% price advantage to domestic suppliers, reshaping the local‑foreign competitive landscape.

Strategic Procurement Move by Cerrahpaşa Medical School

The Hospital’s Chief Medical Officer has set a delivery schedule extending to June 30, 2027, ensuring long‑term stability of medical equipment. Winning bidders must complete delivery within 10 days, aiming to meet urgent clinical demands promptly.

Tender Framework and Transparency Mechanism

■Tender Documents: Available for download on EKAP; all specifications and technical requirements are included.

■Participation Requirements: Mandatory submission of a bid letter, temporary guarantee (3% of bid value), partnership declaration, and domestic‑product certificate.

■Evaluation Criterion: The contract will be awarded to the most economically advantageous offer based solely on price.

■Bid Validity: 120 calendar days from the tender date.

Offer Conditions and Domestic Product Incentive

■Item 1: Corkscrew Needle Single Electrode for intra‑operative neuromonitoring.

■Item 2: Cortex Grid Electrode 4‑Contact – 4 Strips (SUT Code: KN1142).

■Item 3: Cortex Grid Electrode 6‑Contact – 6 Strips (SUT Code: KN1152).

■Domestic Advantage: Suppliers offering locally manufactured items receive a 7% discount on the total contract price.

Market and Supply‑Chain Implications

■Local Production Boost: The tender creates a growth opportunity for domestic medical device manufacturers.

■Public Spending Efficiency: Open tendering and price‑only evaluation promote effective use of public funds.

■Supply‑Chain Flexibility: The 10‑day delivery requirement mitigates operational risks by ensuring rapid fulfillment of urgent clinical needs.

Dr. Aslıhan Demir: This procurement aligns with Turkey’s policy to reduce reliance on imported medical devices and to stimulate domestic production. The open‑tender format enhances transparency and competition, while the 7% local‑product incentive sends a positive signal to the domestic industry’s scalability. The long‑term contract horizon strengthens supplier stability, contributing to the sustainability of hospital service quality.