Brazilian public tenders by category

What the Brazilian government buys, organized by type of purchase. Pick your industry to see what is open now and what suppliers are usually required to provide.

Other Public Procurement 413,790 published · 10,997 open Construction and Engineering Services 50,494 published · 2,743 open Events, Staging Rental, and Shows 34,577 published · 330 open Medicines 23,553 published · 978 open Medical and Hospital Supplies 21,077 published · 1,023 open Courses and Training 21,029 published · 212 open School Meals and Foodstuffs 20,555 published · 595 open Vehicle Maintenance and Parts 16,662 published · 379 open Health Services and Accreditation 15,477 published · 313 open Computers and IT Equipment 12,980 published · 488 open Software and Management Systems 11,749 published · 442 open Furniture and Equipment 11,602 published · 511 open Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 11,376 published · 391 open Equipment Maintenance 11,277 published · 361 open Machinery, Implements, and Heavy Equipment 10,945 published · 183 open Laboratory Tests and Supplies 10,630 published · 470 open Cleaning and Sanitizing Supplies 10,319 published · 327 open Accreditation and Public Calls 9,239 published · 19 open Building Maintenance and Repairs 9,119 published · 411 open Uniforms and PPE 8,770 published · 364 open Water, Sewage, and Sanitation 8,699 published · 188 open Fuel 8,408 published · 387 open Office Supplies 6,953 published · 204 open Property Rental 6,774 published · 2 open Cleaning and Janitorial Services 6,700 published · 314 open Dental Supplies 6,446 published · 295 open Electrical Supplies and Lighting 6,363 published · 215 open Wood, Glass, and Window Frames 6,090 published · 174 open Kitchen and Pantry Supplies 5,888 published · 228 open Building Materials 5,816 published · 240 open Consulting and Advisory Services 5,734 published · 61 open Printing Services 5,061 published · 132 open Waste Collection and Disposal 4,662 published · 230 open LPG and Medical Oxygen 4,442 published · 179 open School Transportation 3,693 published · 80 open Electricity and Generators 3,627 published · 78 open Sports, Recreation, and Playgrounds 3,413 published · 142 open Vehicle Rental 3,321 published · 124 open Medical and Dental Equipment 3,249 published · 114 open Vehicle Purchase 3,185 published · 174 open Telecom and Communications 3,009 published · 77 open Patient and Staff Transportation 2,824 published · 77 open Concessions, Use Permits, and Asset Sales 2,781 published · 240 open Social Assistance and Emergency Benefits 2,215 published · 50 open Security and Surveillance 1,776 published · 102 open Road Signage and Traffic 1,613 published · 95 open School and Teaching Supplies 1,434 published · 53 open IT Services and Technical Support 1,208 published · 52 open Agricultural and Veterinary Supplies 1,104 published · 31 open Insurance 1,072 published · 26 open Advertising and Communications 942 published · 31 open Funeral Services 754 published · 32 open

Why browse by category

A company that sells cleaning supplies gains nothing from reading construction tenders. Grouping procurements by type of purchase lets you follow only what matters to you — and compare the prices paid in similar purchases, which is the best reference for a competitive bid.

Each tender is classified automatically from the description published on the PNCP. Generic descriptions such as "purchase of common goods" go to other procurement — in those cases, open the tender page and check the list of items.

Where the best opportunities are for newcomers

Three groups concentrate the easiest entry points. First, direct awards: lower values, short deadlines, fewer competitors and simpler paperwork — the place to win a first contract and the technical capacity certificate that comes with it. Second, recurring consumables such as office supplies and cleaning supplies, bought every year. Third, your own region: freight and delivery time make local suppliers naturally competitive.

Labor-intensive outsourcing — cleaning and janitorial services or security services — demands detailed cost spreadsheets, working capital to pay staff before the government pays and knowledge of collective bargaining agreements. They are good contracts, but rarely the first ones.

Using past prices in your favor

Each tender page shows the item list with quantities and the agency's estimated unit prices, and each category shows the average value. Before bidding, compare: if the agency's estimate is below your cost, no bidding strategy will close the gap; if it is well above the category average, expect aggressive bids from competitors.

Tender notices are published in Portuguese, so descriptions appear as the agency wrote them. Search with English or Portuguese keywords — common English terms are translated automatically. New to Brazil? Start with how foreign companies can bid.