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Laboratory Tests and Supplies tenders in Brazil

Accepting bids 471of 10,868 published
Value open now R$ 637.3Msum of open tenders
Average estimated value R$ 288.8Mper procurement
Buying agencies 2,5521,841 cities

Updated with the latest publication of Oct 28, 2026 · official PNCP data.

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How the Brazilian government buys laboratory tests

Hiring laboratories to run diagnostic tests, or buying reagents and kits. When the contract is for the service, the tender notice (edital) usually includes a price table per procedure, a deadline for delivering test reports, and a requirement for a licensed responsible technical professional (responsável técnico). When it is for supplies, the usual health regulations apply.

What the tender notice usually requires

Typical activity code (CNAE): 86.40-2 (clinical laboratories). 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 laboratory tests in Brazil

Laboratory Tests and Supplies by state

São Paulo 2,044Paraná 1,379Minas Gerais 1,137Rio Grande do Sul 762Rio de Janeiro 740Santa Catarina 633Bahia 567Goiás 514Ceará 511Pernambuco 387Paraíba 256Pará 232Mato Grosso 229Espírito Santo 225Rio Grande do Norte 213Mato Grosso do Sul 189Distrito Federal 164Maranhão 106Amazonas 104Alagoas 98Rondônia 81Sergipe 78Piauí 70Tocantins 68Acre 36Roraima 24Amapá 21

Frequently asked questions

How many laboratory tests tenders are open in Brazil?

There are 471 laboratory tests tenders accepting bids in Brazil right now, out of 10,868 published. This page is updated several times a day from the PNCP.

How much does the government spend on laboratory tests?

The average estimated value of these procurements is R$ 288,831,753.44, and the tenders open in Brazil add up to R$ 637,298,343.13. The estimated value is the agency's reference price — the final price is usually lower after the bidding phase.

Who buys laboratory tests in Brazil?

2,552 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 laboratory tests 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: Health permit; Responsible technical professional registered with the professional council; Deadline for delivering test reports. 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 422,322Construction and Engineering Services 51,332Events, Staging Rental, and Shows 35,142Medicines 24,010Courses and Training 21,552Medical and Hospital Supplies 21,483School Meals and Foodstuffs 20,890Vehicle Maintenance and Parts 16,987Health Services and Accreditation 15,742Computers and IT Equipment 13,258Software and Management Systems 11,992Furniture and Equipment 11,868Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 11,610Equipment Maintenance 11,524Machinery, Implements, and Heavy Equipment 11,112Cleaning and Sanitizing Supplies 10,492Accreditation and Public Calls 9,435Building Maintenance and Repairs 9,294Uniforms and PPE 8,961Water, Sewage, and Sanitation 8,789Fuel 8,556Office Supplies 7,075Property Rental 6,897

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.