PUBLIC TENDER WITH INTERNATIONAL ADVERTISING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NATURAL GAS FOR THE ENTITIES OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE - AGGREGATION 2026

This tender, identified by AQQ 0002/26, is a public tender with international advertising for the acquisition of natural gas. The procurement is for the entities operating under the Ministry of Health and the National Health Service, with aggregation for the year 2026. The objective is to secure a supply of natural gas to meet the energy needs of various healthcare facilities and related organizations within the public health sector. Aggregation implies that the procurement is consolidated to achieve economies of scale and potentially better pricing by combining the demand from multiple entities. The tender seeks bids from natural gas suppliers capable of meeting the specified volume requirements, quality standards, and delivery schedules. The international advertising indicates that bids are open to suppliers from both domestic and international markets. Key evaluation criteria will include price, reliability of supply, contractual terms, and the supplier's capacity to serve the aggregated demand of the health sector entities. This procurement is vital for ensuring the continuous operation of essential services within the Ministry of Health and the National Health Service, particularly for heating, cooking, and powering medical equipment where natural gas is utilized.

This is a supplies contract in the energy and power, health and medical services and general supplies sectors. Located in Portugal, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 796,667.

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 energy and power 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.