Accepting bids
18of 282 published
Value open now
R$ 84.5Msum of open tenders
Average estimated value
R$ 404.4Mper procurement
Buying agencies
171107 cities
Updated with the latest publication of Oct 22, 2026 · official PNCP data.
How the Brazilian government buys fuel
Fuel for the official vehicle fleet, almost always priced as a discount or markup on the ANP price survey (ANP is Brazil's fuel regulator) instead of a fixed price, since the market fluctuates. The tender notice (edital) usually requires a gas station within a few kilometers of the municipal garage, which naturally limits competition to stations in the region. Many contracts use a fleet management card.
What the tender notice usually requires
- ANP authorization
- Maximum distance between the station and the agency
- Supply 7 days a week
- Fueling management system
Typical activity code (CNAE): 47.31-8 (retail sale of fuel). 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 Pará
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many fuel tenders are open in Pará?
There are 18 fuel tenders accepting bids in Pará right now, out of 282 published. This page is updated several times a day from the PNCP.
How much does the government spend on fuel?
The average estimated value of these procurements is R$ 404,355,161.01, and the tenders open in Pará add up to R$ 84,491,959.76. The estimated value is the agency's reference price — the final price is usually lower after the bidding phase.
Who buys fuel in Pará?
171 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 fuel 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: ANP authorization; Maximum distance between the station and the agency; Supply 7 days a week; Fueling management system. The tender notice always has the final word.
Do I need to be based in Pará 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.
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.