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Electrical Supplies and Lighting tenders in Piauí, Brazil

Accepting bids 7of 87 published
Value open now R$ 2.9Msum of open tenders
Average estimated value R$ 2.8Mper procurement
Buying agencies 6353 cities

Updated with the latest publication of Oct 20, 2026 · official PNCP data.

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How the Brazilian government buys electrical supplies

Maintenance of street lighting and building electrical systems: LED fixtures, cables, circuit breakers, poles, and ballasts. Many tender notices (editais) require Inmetro certification (Brazil's standards and metrology institute) and photometric tests for light fixtures, because product durability determines the real cost of the contract.

What the tender notice usually requires

Typical activity code (CNAE): 46.73-7 (electrical materials). 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 Piauí

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 electrical supplies in Piauí

Electrical Supplies and Lighting by city in Piauí

Teresina 12Simplício Mendes 4São Francisco do Piauí 4Picos 3Novo Santo Antônio 3Campinas do Piauí 3São Luis do Piauí 3Buriti dos Montes 2Santo Antônio de Lisboa 2Caracol 2Alto Longá 2São João do Piauí 2Conceição do Canindé 2Parnaíba 2Jaicós 2Bocaina 2João Costa 1Luís Correia 1Marcos Parente 1Massapê do Piauí 1Oeiras 1Paquetá 1Pedro Laurentino 1Piripiri 1Regeneração 1Santa Luz 1Santana do Piauí 1São Francisco de Assis do Piauí 1São João da Serra 1São Pedro do Piauí 1Sebastião Barros 1Sebastião Leal 1Socorro do Piauí 1Sussuapara 1União 1Vila Nova do Piauí 1Alegrete do Piauí 1Wall Ferraz 1Altos 1Amarante 1

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical supplies tenders are open in Piauí?

There are 7 electrical supplies tenders accepting bids in Piauí right now, out of 87 published. This page is updated several times a day from the PNCP.

How much does the government spend on electrical supplies?

The average estimated value of these procurements is R$ 2,760,865.65, and the tenders open in Piauí add up to R$ 2,921,153.62. The estimated value is the agency's reference price — the final price is usually lower after the bidding phase.

Who buys electrical supplies in Piauí?

63 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 electrical supplies 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: Inmetro certification; Photometric test report for light fixtures; Manufacturer warranty; Technical data sheet. The tender notice always has the final word.

Do I need to be based in Piauí 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 Piauí

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.