Updated with the latest publication of Oct 23, 2026 · official PNCP data.
Aquisição de substâncias químicas de referência farmacopeicas ou caracterizadas (padrão de referência analítico)
Recife · PE
REGISTRO DE PREÇOS PARA FUTURA E EVENTUAL AQUISIÇÃO PARCELADA DE MEDICAMENTOS INJETÁVEIS, SOLUÇÕES HOSPITALARES, EQUIPAMENTOS DE PROTEÇÃO INDIVIDUAL (EPIS) E MATERIAIS CORRELATOS, DESTINADOS AO HOSPITAL MUNICIPAL MARIA SENHORINHA DE SOUZA, AOS AMBULATÓRIOS E…
Granito · PE
Formação de Registro de Preços para o fornecimento eventual de MEDICAMENTOS visando atender as necessidades do Núcleo de Ações Judiciais, vinculado à Secretaria Estadual de Saúde,
Recife · PE
fornecimento de câmaras de conservação de imunobiológicos e de medicamentos termolábeis e de caixas térmicas para a Rede de Frio da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Ipojuca/PE.
Ipojuca · PE
Consultoria especializada para o Sistema da Qualidade Farmacêutica da Hemobrás
Recife · PE
Medicine purchases are among the most frequent in the country: city governments stock their primary-care pharmacies, hospitals replenish inventory, and public health consortia buy jointly to bring prices down. Suppliers need an Operating Authorization (AFE) from Anvisa (Brazil's health regulatory agency), a state or municipal health license and, almost always, proof that the product is registered with Anvisa. Distributors usually compete item by item, with thin margins and high volume.
Typical activity code (CNAE): 46.44-3 (wholesale of medicines). Make sure the company's registered business purpose covers the activity before bidding — an incompatible CNAE is grounds for disqualification.
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.
Recife 319Afogados da Ingazeira 17Caruaru 15Petrolina 11Toritama 10Afrânio 8Garanhuns 8Jaboatão dos Guararapes 8Sertânia 7Tabira 6Cachoeirinha 5Palmares 5São José do Egito 5Santa Maria do Cambucá 5Santa Cruz do Capibaribe 5Lagoa do Carro 4Jataúba 4Glória do Goitá 4Taquaritinga do Norte 4Casinhas 4Orobó 4Lagoa dos Gatos 4Itapissuma 4Terra Nova 4Condado 4Olinda 4Paulista 4Exu 3Gravatá 3Carpina 3Saloá 3Santa Maria da Boa Vista 3Abreu e Lima 3Ipojuca 3Tracunhaém 3Feira Nova 3Camutanga 2Belo Jardim 2Camaragibe 2Poção 2
There are 45 medicines tenders accepting bids in Pernambuco right now, out of 641 published. This page is updated several times a day from the PNCP.
The average estimated value of these procurements is R$ 2,790,136.58, and the tenders open in Pernambuco add up to R$ 78,345,688.72. The estimated value is the agency's reference price — the final price is usually lower after the bidding phase.
179 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.
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: Operating Authorization (AFE) from Anvisa; Valid health license; Registration of the medicine with Anvisa; Good Practices Certificate when required. The tender notice always has the final word.
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 Public Procurement 414,870Construction and Engineering Services 50,619Events, Staging Rental, and Shows 34,687Courses and Training 21,140Medical and Hospital Supplies 21,135School Meals and Foodstuffs 20,586Vehicle Maintenance and Parts 16,689Health Services and Accreditation 15,518Computers and IT Equipment 13,007Software and Management Systems 11,787Furniture and Equipment 11,640Air 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 8,788Water, Sewage, and Sanitation 8,712Fuel 8,426Office 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.