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Medical and Hospital Supplies tenders in Minas Gerais, Brazil

Accepting bids 102of 2,040 published
Value open now R$ 5.5Bsum of open tenders
Average estimated value R$ 79.5Mper procurement
Buying agencies 560445 cities

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

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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

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 Minas Gerais

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 medical supplies in Minas Gerais

Medical and Hospital Supplies by city in Minas Gerais

Belo Horizonte 275Juiz de Fora 98Araguari 97Uberlândia 71Montes Claros 56Varginha 54Ressaquinha 52Uberaba 50Janaúba 29Monte Carmelo 24Barbacena 24Itamarandiba 21Araxá 20Três Corações 17Conceição das Alagoas 17Patos de Minas 17Itajubá 15São Joaquim de Bicas 15Lagoa Santa 15Sete Lagoas 13Governador Valadares 13Andradas 13Extrema 11Divinópolis 11Lavras 11Santo Antônio do Monte 10Formoso 10Sarzedo 10Bocaiúva 10Pouso Alegre 10Florestal 10Cristais 9Ipatinga 9Taiobeiras 9Prata 8Coronel Fabriciano 8Ubá 8Pará de Minas 8Monte Santo de Minas 8São Gotardo 8

Frequently asked questions

How many medical supplies tenders are open in Minas Gerais?

There are 102 medical supplies tenders accepting bids in Minas Gerais right now, out of 2,040 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$ 79,528,546.90, and the tenders open in Minas Gerais add up to R$ 5,523,566,282.19. The estimated value is the agency's reference price — the final price is usually lower after the bidding phase.

Who buys medical supplies in Minas Gerais?

560 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 Minas Gerais 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 Minas Gerais

Other Public Procurement 414,890Construction and Engineering Services 50,621Events, Staging Rental, and Shows 34,687Medicines 23,600Courses and Training 21,140School Meals and Foodstuffs 20,587Vehicle Maintenance and Parts 16,689Health Services and Accreditation 15,520Computers and IT Equipment 13,008Software and Management Systems 11,788Furniture and Equipment 11,641Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 11,392Equipment Maintenance 11,302Machinery, Implements, and Heavy Equipment 10,959Laboratory Tests and Supplies 10,663Cleaning and Sanitizing Supplies 10,338Accreditation and Public Calls 9,270Building Maintenance and Repairs 9,149Uniforms and PPE 8,790Water, Sewage, and Sanitation 8,712Fuel 8,428Office Supplies 6,964Property Rental 6,808

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.