Offering refurbished devices is not a procurement requirement in Finland, but we see a distinct increase in both awareness and demand and many municipalities and cities have acquired refurbished computers for use by high school students.
One of these cities is Forssa, which has a long history of acquiring refurbished computers not only for high schools, but also for elementary schools. Until recently, the devices were purchased through Advania's partner Opinsys, but the latest purchase was made directly from Advania.
During 2023, Advania delivered around 300 refurbished computers to the city of Forssa. The computers are high-quality PCs that were in business use for about three years.
“Refurbished devices are a sustainable choice, both environmentally and economically. The purchase of a refurbished workstation is 30% cheaper for us compared to the price of a new workstation,” says Niko Sutinen, system specialist at City of Forssa.
When the refurbished devices come to the end of their life cycle, they are recycled and used as spare parts through Advania in a secure and environmentally friendly manner.
“Many refurbished computers are of high quality and offer sufficient performance for many purposes. Refurbished computers provide an affordable means for educational institutions and students to access technology at a reasonable cost,” says Erkki Kondelin, Director of Business Development and Public Sales at Advania Finland.
