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Medical and Hospital Supplies tenders in Paraná, Brazil

Accepting bids 77of 1,877 published
Value open now R$ 72.2Msum of open tenders
Average estimated value R$ 1.8Mper procurement
Buying agencies 384299 cities

Updated with the latest publication of Oct 28, 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 Paraná

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 Paraná

Medical and Hospital Supplies by city in Paraná

Curitiba 330Londrina 157Ponta Grossa 124Maringá 92Cascavel 87Foz do Iguaçu 51Guarapuava 40Balsa Nova 31Apucarana 23Umuarama 23Campo Largo 15Ibaiti 15Campo Mourão 13Paranaguá 13Colombo 11Jacarezinho 11Capitão Leônidas Marques 10Palmeira 10São José dos Pinhais 10Guaíra 9Guaratuba 9Pato Branco 9Prudentópolis 9União da Vitória 9Francisco Beltrão 8Goioerê 8Irati 8Mandaguari 8Maripá 8Paranavaí 8Araucária 7Cianorte 7Imbituva 7Itaipulândia 7Janiópolis 7Matinhos 7Nova Esperança 7Palotina 7Pitanga 7Rio Negro 7

Frequently asked questions

How many medical supplies tenders are open in Paraná?

There are 77 medical supplies tenders accepting bids in Paraná right now, out of 1,877 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$ 1,817,849.35, and the tenders open in Paraná add up to R$ 72,222,064.39. The estimated value is the agency's reference price — the final price is usually lower after the bidding phase.

Who buys medical supplies in Paraná?

384 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 Paraná 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 Paraná

Other Public Procurement 422,322Construction and Engineering Services 51,332Events, Staging Rental, and Shows 35,142Medicines 24,010Courses and Training 21,552School 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 11,112Laboratory Tests and Supplies 10,868Cleaning 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.