Foley catheter.

Auto-translated from Portuguese

Original title: Sonda Foley

MINISTERIO DA DEFESA

Published: Oct 27, 2026

Updated: Oct 28, 2026

Source: PNCP Distrito Federal

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the health and medical services and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Defense. Located in Brazil, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through PNCP Distrito Federal, 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Original language: Portuguese

This tender, originating from Brazil and managed through the PNCP platform, concerns the procurement of Foley catheters. The contracting entity is the MINISTERIO DA DEFESA (Ministry of Defense), with the procurement taking place in Brasília, Distrito Federal. A Foley catheter is a sterile medical device used for urinary catheterization. This is a direct procurement categorized as 'Dispensa' (waiver or exemption from competitive bidding), suggesting urgency or specific circumstances. The tender seeks to acquire these essential medical supplies for use within the Ministry of Defense's healthcare services. Typical requirements for such a medical device tender would include specifications on catheter material (e.g., silicone, latex), size (French gauge), balloon capacity, length, sterile packaging, and compliance with relevant health regulations and quality standards (e.g., ANVISA in Brazil). Suppliers are expected to provide product samples, technical data sheets, and certifications to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of the catheters. The procurement aims to ensure the availability of necessary medical equipment for patient care.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from PNCP Distrito Federal and was originally published on October 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: Portuguese. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About MINISTERIO DA DEFESA

MINISTERIO DA DEFESA has issued 576 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 28 currently open and 342 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, General Supplies & Services, and Security, Defense & Justice. All notices are published for Brazil. Notices are distributed via PNCP Distrito Federal, Brazil PNCP, and PNCP Rio de Janeiro. Most recent publication: October 27, 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.

Where will the contract be performed?

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

How can I submit a bid?

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

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by MINISTERIO DA DEFESA in Brazil. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.