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Dental Supplies tenders in Brazil

Accepting bids 288of 6,502 published
Value open now R$ 284.2Msum of open tenders
Average estimated value R$ 1.4Mper procurement
Buying agencies 2,6722,258 cities

Updated with the latest publication of Oct 26, 2026 · official PNCP data.

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How the Brazilian government buys dental supplies

Supplies for public oral health teams: resins, anesthetics, burs, instruments, and disposables. Like hospital supplies, they depend on health-regulatory compliance and are usually bought through price registration (registro de preços), with deliveries spread over the year.

What the tender notice usually requires

Typical activity code (CNAE): 46.45-1 (dental supplies). Make sure the company's registered business purpose covers the activity before bidding — an incompatible CNAE is grounds for disqualification.

How to prepare to bid in Brazil

Follow new publications daily: between the notice and the bid deadline there are usually about eight business days, and much of that time goes into gathering documents. Download the tender notice and the terms of reference from each tender page, check the specification item by item and work out your minimum price before the bidding phase — including taxes, freight, payment terms and the margin that makes the contract viable.

Micro and small businesses (ME/EPP) get preferential treatment under Brazilian law: a tie preference, extra time to fix tax certificates and, in smaller purchases, exclusive participation. See the step-by-step guide how to participate in a tender.

Who buys the most dental supplies in Brazil

Dental Supplies by state

São Paulo 1,382Minas Gerais 774Rio Grande do Sul 720Paraná 572Goiás 343Bahia 307Santa Catarina 280Pernambuco 222Rio de Janeiro 202Ceará 202Paraíba 191Rio Grande do Norte 159Espírito Santo 149Maranhão 120Distrito Federal 116Pará 113Mato Grosso do Sul 99Mato Grosso 95Piauí 95Sergipe 84Alagoas 62Rondônia 57Amazonas 55Tocantins 47Amapá 22Roraima 19Acre 15

Frequently asked questions

How many dental supplies tenders are open in Brazil?

There are 288 dental supplies tenders accepting bids in Brazil right now, out of 6,502 published. This page is updated several times a day from the PNCP.

How much does the government spend on dental supplies?

The average estimated value of these procurements is R$ 1,390,940.78, and the tenders open in Brazil add up to R$ 284,166,149.91. The estimated value is the agency's reference price — the final price is usually lower after the bidding phase.

Who buys dental supplies in Brazil?

2,672 different agencies have published procurements in this category: city governments, city councils, municipal health and education funds, and state and federal bodies. The agencies that buy the most are listed on this page.

What do I need to sell dental supplies to the Brazilian government?

Besides the standard qualification documents (a CNPJ with a compatible activity code, federal, social security, labor, state and municipal clearance certificates, and financial statements), this category usually requires: Registration with Anvisa; Anvisa Operating Authorization (AFE); Minimum shelf life at delivery. The tender notice always has the final word.

Do I need to be based in Brazil to bid?

No. Electronic tenders are open to companies from anywhere in the country, and Law 14,133/2021 prohibits requiring a local address as a condition to participate. In practice, freight, delivery time and local support affect the price — which is why regional suppliers are often competitive. Foreign companies should read how foreign companies can bid.

Other categories in Brazil

Other Public Procurement 416,372Construction and Engineering Services 50,833Events, Staging Rental, and Shows 34,754Medicines 23,685Courses and Training 21,220Medical and Hospital Supplies 21,217School Meals and Foodstuffs 20,631Vehicle Maintenance and Parts 16,744Health Services and Accreditation 15,558Computers and IT Equipment 13,050Software and Management Systems 11,842Furniture and Equipment 11,682Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 11,431Equipment Maintenance 11,352Machinery, Implements, and Heavy Equipment 10,988Laboratory Tests and Supplies 10,708Cleaning and Sanitizing Supplies 10,371Accreditation and Public Calls 9,286Building Maintenance and Repairs 9,182Uniforms and PPE 8,819Water, Sewage, and Sanitation 8,727Fuel 8,453Office Supplies 6,980Property Rental 6,828

Tender notices are published in Portuguese, so descriptions appear as the agency wrote them. Search with English or Portuguese keywords — common English terms are translated automatically. New to Brazil? Start with how foreign companies can bid.