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Cleaning and Janitorial Services tenders in Brazil

Accepting bids 322of 6,716 published
Value open now R$ 1.6Bsum of open tenders
Average estimated value R$ 67.2Mper procurement
Buying agencies 2,8281,802 cities

Updated with the latest publication of Oct 25, 2026 · official PNCP data.

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How the Brazilian government buys cleaning services

Outsourced cleaning, pantry service, front-desk staff, and gardening. The price is built through a cost breakdown spreadsheet (planilha de custos), with the job category's wage, payroll charges, supplies, and benefits itemized one by one — and it is this spreadsheet, not the final price, that the committee analyzes. It is a continuing contract, with price renegotiation (repactuação) whenever the collective bargaining agreement (convenção coletiva) changes.

What the tender notice usually requires

Typical activity code (CNAE): 81.21-4 (cleaning of buildings and homes). Make sure the company's registered business purpose covers the activity before bidding — an incompatible CNAE is grounds for disqualification.

How to prepare to bid in Brazil

Follow new publications daily: between the notice and the bid deadline there are usually about eight business days, and much of that time goes into gathering documents. Download the tender notice and the terms of reference from each tender page, check the specification item by item and work out your minimum price before the bidding phase — including taxes, freight, payment terms and the margin that makes the contract viable.

Micro and small businesses (ME/EPP) get preferential treatment under Brazilian law: a tie preference, extra time to fix tax certificates and, in smaller purchases, exclusive participation. See the step-by-step guide how to participate in a tender.

Who buys the most cleaning services in Brazil

Cleaning and Janitorial Services by state

São Paulo 1,372Ceará 663Rio Grande do Sul 593Paraná 515Santa Catarina 499Minas Gerais 472Goiás 458Bahia 246Rio de Janeiro 239Distrito Federal 205Pernambuco 157Espírito Santo 130Mato Grosso 128Rio Grande do Norte 126Pará 121Paraíba 113Maranhão 97Piauí 84Tocantins 81Mato Grosso do Sul 81Amazonas 80Rondônia 78Sergipe 64Alagoas 39Acre 31Amapá 22Roraima 21

Frequently asked questions

How many cleaning services tenders are open in Brazil?

There are 322 cleaning services tenders accepting bids in Brazil right now, out of 6,716 published. This page is updated several times a day from the PNCP.

How much does the government spend on cleaning services?

The average estimated value of these procurements is R$ 67,183,292.33, and the tenders open in Brazil add up to R$ 1,629,423,884.14. The estimated value is the agency's reference price — the final price is usually lower after the bidding phase.

Who buys cleaning services in Brazil?

2,828 different agencies have published procurements in this category: city governments, city councils, municipal health and education funds, and state and federal bodies. The agencies that buy the most are listed on this page.

What do I need to sell cleaning services to the Brazilian government?

Besides the standard qualification documents (a CNPJ with a compatible activity code, federal, social security, labor, state and municipal clearance certificates, and financial statements), this category usually requires: Detailed cost breakdown spreadsheet; Collective bargaining agreement for the job category; Strict labor-law compliance; Uniforms and PPE provided by the contractor. The tender notice always has the final word.

Do I need to be based in Brazil to bid?

No. Electronic tenders are open to companies from anywhere in the country, and Law 14,133/2021 prohibits requiring a local address as a condition to participate. In practice, freight, delivery time and local support affect the price — which is why regional suppliers are often competitive. Foreign companies should read how foreign companies can bid.

Other categories in Brazil

Other Public Procurement 414,893Construction and Engineering Services 50,621Events, Staging Rental, and Shows 34,687Medicines 23,600Courses and Training 21,140Medical and Hospital Supplies 21,135School Meals and Foodstuffs 20,587Vehicle Maintenance and Parts 16,689Health Services and Accreditation 15,520Computers and IT Equipment 13,008Software and Management Systems 11,788Furniture and Equipment 11,642Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 11,392Equipment Maintenance 11,302Machinery, Implements, and Heavy Equipment 10,959Laboratory Tests and Supplies 10,663Cleaning and Sanitizing Supplies 10,338Accreditation and Public Calls 9,270Building Maintenance and Repairs 9,149Uniforms and PPE 8,790Water, Sewage, and Sanitation 8,712Fuel 8,428Office Supplies 6,964Property Rental 6,808

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.