Transporte de Doentes

Unidade Local de Saúde de Gaia/Espinho, EPE

Published: Mar 9, 2026

Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Source: Portal BASE (Portugal)

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Associação Humanitária e Beneficiente de Bombeiros Voluntários de Braga

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About This Opportunity

Portugal contract award (healthcare): Transporte de Doentes. By Unidade Local de Saúde de Gaia/Espinho. Awarded to Associação Humanitária e.

This is a services contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Health Workforce. Located in Portugal, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 332.

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 services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

This tender, titled "Transporte de Doentes" (Patient Transport), is being issued by a contracting authority within Portugal, as indicated by its presence on the Portal BASE, the central repository for public contract information in mainland Portugal and its autonomous regions. The procurement seeks services related to the transportation of patients.

This type of tender typically involves the provision of non-emergency and/or emergency medical transportation for individuals requiring assistance to reach healthcare facilities, appointments, or to return home. Services may encompass a range of patient needs, including those who are mobile but require assistance, individuals with limited mobility, or those requiring specialized transport with medical equipment and trained personnel.

Prospective bidders are expected to demonstrate their capability to provide a reliable, safe, and efficient patient transport service. Common requirements for such tenders include possessing a fleet of appropriately equipped and maintained vehicles, adherence to stringent safety and hygiene standards, compliance with all relevant national and local regulations governing healthcare transportation, and the availability of qualified and trained personnel, such as drivers with first aid certification and potentially medical attendants. The contracting authority will likely assess proposals based on service quality, operational capacity, cost-effectiveness, and the bidder's experience in delivering similar patient transport services. This opportunity is relevant for specialized transport providers operating within Portugal.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from base_gov_pt and was originally published on March 9, 2026. Last refreshed 8 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Unidade Local de Saúde de Gaia/Espinho, EPE

Unidade Local de Saúde de Gaia/Espinho, EPE has issued 2,002 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 1,899 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, General Supplies & Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Portugal. Notices are distributed via base_gov_pt and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 Associação Humanitária e Beneficiente de Bombeiros Voluntários de Braga. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Unidade Local de Saúde de Gaia/Espinho, EPE in Portugal. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services 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 €332. 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.