2025008513/HFAR-Acquisition of Rapid Tests

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Original title: 2025008513/HFAR-Aquisição de testes rápidos

Estado-Maior-General das Forças Armadas (EMGFA)

Published: Feb 12, 2026

Updated: Jun 18, 2026

Source: Portal BASE (Portugal)

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Awarded to Quilaban, S.A

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About This Opportunity

Translated

The tender 2025008513/HFAR pertains to the acquisition of rapid tests, aimed at enhancing diagnostic capabilities in healthcare settings. This procurement is crucial for ensuring timely and efficient testing, which is particularly important in the context of public health management. The rapid tests are expected to be utilized in various healthcare facilities, thereby improving patient care and response times to health crises. Key requirements for bidders may include compliance with specific quality standards, certification of the tests, and the ability to deliver within stipulated timelines. The procurement process is likely to involve a competitive bidding procedure, where suppliers must demonstrate their capacity to meet the technical specifications and provide competitive pricing. This tender is significant in the healthcare sector, as it directly impacts the availability of essential diagnostic tools. Interested parties should prepare to submit their proposals in accordance with the guidelines provided in the tender documents, ensuring that all necessary documentation and certifications are included. The location of the procurement is not specified, but it is implied that the tests will be distributed across various healthcare facilities within the jurisdiction of the HFAR. Overall, this tender represents an important opportunity for suppliers in the medical testing sector to contribute to public health initiatives.

This is a supplies contract in the health and medical services, information and communication technology and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Infectious Diseases. Located in Portugal, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 40.

Published through base_gov_pt, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the health and medical services sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Original language: Portuguese

This tender, identified as 2025008513/HFAR, pertains to the procurement of rapid testing kits in Portugal. It is aimed at enhancing healthcare capabilities within the region, particularly in response to ongoing public health needs. The contracting authority involved in this procurement is expected to be a government entity engaged in health services, although specific details regarding the authority are not explicitly mentioned.

The acquisition of rapid tests is critical for timely diagnostics and management of health concerns, especially in contexts such as infectious disease control and public health surveillance. Typically, such tenders require suppliers to demonstrate compliance with international quality standards, including certifications for medical devices and adherence to safety regulations. Bidders may be requested to provide detailed information on the specifications of the testing kits, including sensitivity, specificity, and usability in various healthcare settings.

Additionally, submissions are likely to necessitate proof of previous experience in similar supply contracts, as well as the ability to deliver products within stipulated timeframes. Financial stability and competitive pricing will also be essential factors in the evaluation process. Interested parties are encouraged to review the detailed requirements and submission guidelines provided on the official procurement portal, BASE, which centralizes information on public contracts across Portugal and its autonomous regions. This tender represents an opportunity for qualified suppliers to participate in supporting the public health infrastructure in Portugal through the provision of essential medical testing resources.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from base_gov_pt and was originally published on February 12, 2026. Last refreshed 7 days ago. Original language: Portuguese. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Estado-Maior-General das Forças Armadas (EMGFA)

Estado-Maior-General das Forças Armadas (EMGFA) has issued 536 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 484 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Health & Medical, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Portugal. Notices are distributed via base_gov_pt and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 19, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is Up to €40. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Portugal. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit base_gov_pt to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Quilaban, S.A. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Estado-Maior-General das Forças Armadas (EMGFA) in Portugal. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.