Accepting bids
2of 94 published
Value open now
R$ 793.1Ksum of open tenders
Average estimated value
R$ 143.1Kper procurement
Buying agencies
7041 cities
Updated with the latest publication of Oct 20, 2026 · official PNCP data.
How the Brazilian government buys LPG and medical oxygen
Cooking gas (LPG) for schools and daycare centers and medical oxygen for health units. These are recurring delivery contracts with cylinder exchange; for medical gases, they also require health-regulatory compliance and cylinders within the validity of their hydrostatic test.
What the tender notice usually requires
- ANP authorization
- Registration with Anvisa for medical gases
- Cylinders with a valid hydrostatic test
- Delivery with cylinder exchange
Typical activity code (CNAE): 47.84-9 (retail sale of liquefied petroleum gas). 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 Espírito Santo
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many LPG and medical oxygen tenders are open in Espírito Santo?
There are 2 LPG and medical oxygen tenders accepting bids in Espírito Santo right now, out of 94 published. This page is updated several times a day from the PNCP.
How much does the government spend on LPG and medical oxygen?
The average estimated value of these procurements is R$ 143,110.13, and the tenders open in Espírito Santo add up to R$ 793,056.39. The estimated value is the agency's reference price — the final price is usually lower after the bidding phase.
Who buys LPG and medical oxygen in Espírito Santo?
70 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 LPG and medical oxygen 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: ANP authorization; Registration with Anvisa for medical gases; Cylinders with a valid hydrostatic test; Delivery with cylinder exchange. The tender notice always has the final word.
Do I need to be based in Espírito Santo 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.
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.