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Health Services and Accreditation tenders in Brazil

Accepting bids 314of 15,498 published
Value open now R$ 274.6Msum of open tenders
Average estimated value R$ 11.8Mper procurement
Buying agencies 3,5432,687 cities

Updated with the latest publication of Oct 23, 2026 · official PNCP data.

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How the Brazilian government buys health services

City governments contract medical consultations, on-call shifts, elective surgeries, and therapies to supplement their own health network. Much of this goes through accreditation (credenciamento) — instead of choosing a single winner, the government qualifies everyone who meets the requirements and distributes the demand among them. Registration with the relevant professional council is required and, for companies, a responsible technical professional (responsável técnico).

What the tender notice usually requires

Typical activity code (CNAE): 86.30-5 (outpatient medical activities). 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 health services in Brazil

Health Services and Accreditation by state

São Paulo 2,926Goiás 2,283Paraná 2,115Rio Grande do Sul 1,604Minas Gerais 1,068Bahia 954Santa Catarina 915Distrito Federal 406Rio de Janeiro 347Espírito Santo 302Ceará 298Pernambuco 287Rio Grande do Norte 275Pará 251Paraíba 238Mato Grosso do Sul 201Piauí 149Maranhão 145Rondônia 144Mato Grosso 128Amazonas 126Sergipe 116Tocantins 84Alagoas 53Roraima 48Amapá 20Acre 15

Frequently asked questions

How many health services tenders are open in Brazil?

There are 314 health services tenders accepting bids in Brazil right now, out of 15,498 published. This page is updated several times a day from the PNCP.

How much does the government spend on health services?

The average estimated value of these procurements is R$ 11,776,840.81, and the tenders open in Brazil add up to R$ 274,603,677.23. The estimated value is the agency's reference price — the final price is usually lower after the bidding phase.

Who buys health services in Brazil?

3,543 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 health services 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 the professional council (CRM, CREFITO, CRP…); Operating permit; Responsible technical professional; Registration in CNES (national registry of health facilities) when applicable. 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 414,190Construction and Engineering Services 50,569Events, Staging Rental, and Shows 34,647Medicines 23,555Courses and Training 21,103Medical and Hospital Supplies 21,097School Meals and Foodstuffs 20,557Vehicle Maintenance and Parts 16,667Computers and IT Equipment 12,981Software and Management Systems 11,769Furniture and Equipment 11,604Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 11,379Equipment Maintenance 11,282Machinery, Implements, and Heavy Equipment 10,946Laboratory Tests and Supplies 10,644Cleaning and Sanitizing Supplies 10,319Accreditation and Public Calls 9,264Building Maintenance and Repairs 9,129Uniforms and PPE 8,774Water, Sewage, and Sanitation 8,706Fuel 8,409Office Supplies 6,954Property Rental 6,803

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.