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Medical and Hospital Supplies tenders in Brazil

Accepting bids 1,003of 21,217 published
Value open now R$ 7.5Bsum of open tenders
Average estimated value R$ 423.4Mper procurement
Buying agencies 3,7592,790 cities

Updated with the latest publication of Oct 26, 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 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 medical supplies in Brazil

Medical and Hospital Supplies by state

São Paulo 4,146Bahia 2,162Minas Gerais 2,051Rio Grande do Sul 1,877Paraná 1,862Ceará 1,258Rio de Janeiro 962Goiás 860Santa Catarina 842Pernambuco 808Espírito Santo 572Rio Grande do Norte 435Distrito Federal 393Paraíba 387Tocantins 353Pará 349Amazonas 288Maranhão 278Sergipe 266Mato Grosso do Sul 263Rondônia 207Mato Grosso 200Alagoas 159Piauí 122Acre 61Amapá 30Roraima 26

Frequently asked questions

How many medical supplies tenders are open in Brazil?

There are 1,003 medical supplies tenders accepting bids in Brazil right now, out of 21,217 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$ 423,446,110.57, and the tenders open in Brazil add up to R$ 7,545,973,720.21. The estimated value is the agency's reference price — the final price is usually lower after the bidding phase.

Who buys medical supplies in Brazil?

3,759 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 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 416,372Construction and Engineering Services 50,833Events, Staging Rental, and Shows 34,754Medicines 23,685Courses and Training 21,220School Meals and Foodstuffs 20,631Vehicle Maintenance and Parts 16,744Health Services and Accreditation 15,558Computers and IT Equipment 13,050Software and Management Systems 11,842Furniture and Equipment 11,682Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 11,431Equipment Maintenance 11,352Machinery, Implements, and Heavy Equipment 10,988Laboratory Tests and Supplies 10,708Cleaning and Sanitizing Supplies 10,371Accreditation and Public Calls 9,286Building Maintenance and Repairs 9,182Uniforms and PPE 8,819Water, Sewage, and Sanitation 8,727Fuel 8,453Office Supplies 6,980Property Rental 6,828

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.