Accepting bids
14of 858 published
Value open now
R$ 7.7Msum of open tenders
Average estimated value
R$ 917Kper procurement
Buying agencies
240167 cities
Updated with the latest publication of Oct 23, 2026 · official PNCP data.
How the Brazilian government buys medical supplies
The supplies that keep day-to-day care running: syringes, needles, gloves, gauze, catheters, tubes, and related items. These are recurring contracts, almost always awarded under price registration (registro de preços), so that each health unit can order as it consumes. The product must be registered with or notified to Anvisa (Brazil's health regulatory agency), and for many items a sample must be submitted before ratification (homologação).
What the tender notice usually requires
- Product registration or notification with Anvisa
- Anvisa Operating Authorization (AFE)
- Sample for technical review
- Minimum shelf life at delivery
Typical activity code (CNAE): 46.45-1 (medical and hospital instruments and 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 Goiás
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 medical supplies tenders are open in Goiás?
There are 14 medical supplies tenders accepting bids in Goiás right now, out of 858 published. This page is updated several times a day from the PNCP.
How much does the government spend on medical supplies?
The average estimated value of these procurements is R$ 917,001.83, and the tenders open in Goiás add up to R$ 7,695,674.91. The estimated value is the agency's reference price — the final price is usually lower after the bidding phase.
Who buys medical supplies in Goiás?
240 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 medical 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: Product registration or notification with Anvisa; Anvisa Operating Authorization (AFE); Sample for technical review; Minimum shelf life at delivery. The tender notice always has the final word.
Do I need to be based in Goiás 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.