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Cleaning and Janitorial Services tenders in Brazil

Accepting bids 301of 6,778 published
Value open now R$ 1.5Bsum of open tenders
Average estimated value R$ 66.6Mper procurement
Buying agencies 2,8411,810 cities

Updated with the latest publication of Oct 27, 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 1,390Ceará 667Rio Grande do Sul 597Paraná 519Santa Catarina 501Minas Gerais 478Goiás 459Bahia 248Rio de Janeiro 243Distrito Federal 207Pernambuco 158Espírito Santo 132Mato Grosso 129Rio Grande do Norte 127Pará 123Paraíba 114Maranhão 97Mato Grosso do Sul 85Piauí 85Tocantins 82Amazonas 80Rondônia 78Sergipe 65Alagoas 39Acre 31Amapá 22Roraima 21

Frequently asked questions

How many cleaning services tenders are open in Brazil?

There are 301 cleaning services tenders accepting bids in Brazil right now, out of 6,778 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$ 66,590,576.39, and the tenders open in Brazil add up to R$ 1,518,697,491.20. 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?

2,841 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 419,099Construction and Engineering Services 51,044Events, Staging Rental, and Shows 34,930Medicines 23,854Courses and Training 21,364Medical and Hospital Supplies 21,328School Meals and Foodstuffs 20,736Vehicle Maintenance and Parts 16,863Health Services and Accreditation 15,640Computers and IT Equipment 13,147Software and Management Systems 11,909Furniture and Equipment 11,767Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 11,521Equipment Maintenance 11,417Machinery, Implements, and Heavy Equipment 11,064Laboratory Tests and Supplies 10,778Cleaning and Sanitizing Supplies 10,434Accreditation and Public Calls 9,326Building Maintenance and Repairs 9,226Uniforms and PPE 8,892Water, Sewage, and Sanitation 8,756Fuel 8,499Office Supplies 7,032Property Rental 6,865

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.