oncology tender

Indonesia Opens €16 Million International Re-Tender for Cancer Treatment Equipment

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Indonesia’s Ministry of Health has launched an international re-tender for the procurement of 20 brachytherapy systems under the Strengthening Indonesia’s Healthcare Referral Network (SIHREN) programme.

The procurement, supported by financing from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), has an estimated total value of approximately EUR 16.03 million.

According to the ministry’s official procurement announcement, published on 27 October 2026, the tender is open to international competition under the applicable procurement framework.

The development represents a concrete procurement opportunity in Indonesia’s healthcare technology sector.

 

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The procurement covers 20 brachytherapy systems, which are used in radiation treatment for certain types of cancer.

The equipment is being procured under the SIHREN programme, which supports improvements to Indonesia’s healthcare referral infrastructure and specialised medical services.

The Ministry of Health has divided the procurement into two lots.

Lot 1 covers nine brachytherapy units, with an estimated cost of EUR 6,774,128.48.

Lot 2 covers eleven brachytherapy units, with an estimated cost of EUR 9,253,548.06.

The combined estimated procurement value is EUR 16,027,676.54.

These figures represent official estimated procurement costs rather than awarded contract values.

 

INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

The tender follows an international open procurement approach using a single-stage, two-envelope Request for Bids procedure with rated evaluation criteria.

Participation is subject to the requirements established under the applicable procurement documents and Islamic Development Bank financing framework.

The official procurement reference is KS.01.02/A.VI/7433/2026.

Detailed eligibility conditions, technical specifications and contractual requirements are contained in the bidding documentation made available through the Ministry of Health’s procurement platform.

 

PRE-BID MEETING AND SUBMISSION DEADLINE

The Ministry of Health has scheduled a pre-bid meeting for Monday, 9 November 2026.

 

The meeting will be accessible online, with an in-person venue at the Ministry of Health in Jakarta.

The official invitation indicates 13.30 Western Indonesia Time, although its written time format contains an inconsistency. Participants should confirm the precise meeting time with the procurement committee.

The published bid submission deadline is 9 December 2026.

 

COMMERCIAL RELEVANCE

The procurement presents potential opportunities for international medical technology manufacturers and eligible suppliers specialising in oncology treatment equipment.

Relevant commercial capabilities include radiotherapy technology, medical equipment distribution, healthcare engineering, installation and technical maintenance.

The procurement also reflects Indonesia’s continued investment in strengthening specialised healthcare services and medical infrastructure.

However, participation eligibility, supplier arrangements and detailed contractual obligations must be verified through the complete bidding documents.

 

OFFICIAL SOURCES AND FURTHER INFORMATION

Ministry of Health – Official Procurement Announcement (27 October 2026)

Ministry of Health – Official Pre-Bid Meeting Invitation

 

DISCLAIMER

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Tender for Intelligent Transport Systems

Indonesia Opens International Tender for Intelligent Transport Systems in Medan and Bandung

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Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation has launched an international procurement process for the development of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) supporting Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) operations in the metropolitan areas of Medan and Bandung.

The tender was officially issued on 28 October 2026 under the Indonesia Mass Transit Project (MASTRAN), supported by financing from the World Bank.

The procurement invites eligible international companies to submit proposals for the design, supply, installation, integration, testing, commissioning and operational support of integrated transport technology systems.

 

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The project will be implemented across two metropolitan areas.

The first covers Medan, Binjai and Deli Serdang in North Sumatra, collectively referred to as the Mebidang Metropolitan Area.

The second covers the Bandung Basin Metropolitan Area in West Java.

The procurement is administered by the Directorate General of Land Transportation under Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation.

The project aims to establish integrated digital systems supporting the management, operation and monitoring of public transportation services.

 

TECHNOLOGY AND PROCUREMENT SCOPE

According to the official Specific Procurement Notice, the ITS package includes several operational technology components:

  • Fleet Management System
  • Automatic Fare Collection System
  • Passenger Information System
  • Security System
  • Area Traffic Control and Transit Signal Priority
  • Communication and Network System
  • Integrated Control and Management System
  • BRT Operations Control Centres
  • Data integration, analytics and cybersecurity

The systems will support integrated BRT operations and interfaces with relevant existing and external infrastructure.

The procurement also includes requirements relating to system integration, testing, commissioning, training, warranty, maintenance and operational support.

 

INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

The tender follows the World Bank’s international competitive procurement framework.

The procurement method is a single-stage, two-envelope Request for Proposals without prequalification.

Eligible international companies may participate in accordance with the applicable World Bank Procurement Regulations and tender requirements.

The evaluation framework assigns 80% weighting to rated criteria, including technical and non-price factors, and 20% to proposal cost.

Interested bidders may request the complete English-language RFP documentation by submitting a written application to the Ministry of Transportation’s Procurement Working Group.

 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE

The official tender deadline is: 4 January 2027, 11:00 Western Indonesia Time (WIB).

Proposals must be physically submitted to the Ministry of Transportation in Jakarta. Electronic submission is not permitted.

Participation remains subject to the full technical, financial, administrative and eligibility requirements specified in the official RFP documentation.

 

OFFICIAL SOURCES AND FURTHER INFORMATION:

Ministry of Transportation – Official Tender Announcement (28 October 2026)

Official Specific Procurement Notice

Procurement Contact:

itsmedanbandung@kemenhub.go.id

 

DISCLAIMER

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carbon capture 19.10.2026

Indonesia Advances Industrial Decarbonisation Through Carbon Capture and Utilization Technology

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Indonesia is taking further steps towards industrial decarbonisation, with recent developments in Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) technology highlighting opportunities to reduce industrial emissions while creating economic value from captured carbon.

On 16 October 2026, Indonesia’s Minister of Industry, Muhammad Sarmuji, visited PT Petrokimia Gresik in East Java to review the progress of a CCU pilot project. The initiative demonstrates how carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚) generated by industrial processes can be captured and converted into commercially valuable products.

The development reflects Indonesia’s growing focus on integrating environmental sustainability with industrial competitiveness and technological innovation.

 

Promising Results from the Petrokimia Gresik Pilot Project

The CCU pilot project is being developed through collaboration involving the Ministry of Industry, PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero), PT Petrokimia Gresik, and UWin Resources Regeneration Inc.

According to reported evaluation results, the technology achieved a COâ‚‚ capture efficiency ranging from 91.48% to 97.79%.

The captured carbon is subsequently utilised to produce soda ash (sodium carbonate), an industrial chemical used in applications such as glass manufacturing, detergents, and chemical processing.

Testing conducted in May 2026 demonstrated sodium carbonate purity levels of 99.12% to 99.73%, meeting the applicable Indonesian National Standard (SNI 06-0598-1989).

These results demonstrate the technical potential of converting industrial emissions into valuable industrial materials.

 

Towards Broader Industrial Application

Following the pilot project’s results, the Ministry of Industry has indicated its intention to develop a roadmap for the broader application of CCU technology across Indonesia’s industrial sector.

However, further assessment of commercial feasibility, investment requirements, and operational scalability remains necessary before wider industrial implementation can proceed.

Pupuk Indonesia is also evaluating the economic viability of expanding the technology beyond the pilot stage.

This development illustrates an emerging approach to industrial decarbonisation in which emissions reduction can be combined with resource efficiency and the creation of additional economic value.

 

Emerging Business Opportunities

The potential expansion of CCU technology could create new opportunities across Indonesia’s industrial value chain.

Relevant areas may include carbon capture systems, industrial process engineering, gas treatment and compression equipment, measurement and monitoring technologies, industrial automation, and carbon utilisation solutions.

Beyond CCU, Indonesia’s broader industrial decarbonisation agenda may also encourage investment in energy efficiency, emissions management, cleaner production processes, and industrial resource optimisation.

These developments could support new technology partnerships, engineering collaborations, and specialised industrial services as companies explore commercially viable approaches to reducing emissions.

While no new procurement opportunity has been announced specifically for the commercial expansion of the Petrokimia Gresik project, its progress provides an indication of potential future demand for industrial decarbonisation technologies.

 

Outlook

The transition towards lower-carbon industrial production presents both technological and economic considerations for Indonesia’s manufacturing sector.

The experience gained from the Petrokimia Gresik pilot project could contribute to future discussions on technology deployment, investment feasibility, and the development of commercially sustainable decarbonisation solutions.

SwissCham Indonesia will continue monitoring relevant market developments and emerging business opportunities to support information exchange and strengthen commercial engagement between Switzerland and Indonesia.

 

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