Can a medical device distribution department participate in public bidding

Can not.

Distributors can not directly bidding, to entrust some competent bidding agency, distributors (as an agent) as long as they can provide a statement of qualifications can directly participate in the tender.

Tendering is a bidding and tendering industry term, refers to the bidder (buyer) to issue a tender notice or tender order in advance, the variety, quantity, technical requirements and the relevant trading conditions put forward in the specified time, place, invite bidders (sellers) to participate in the bidding behavior. Tendering is public.