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Fuel tenders in Brazil

Accepting bids 393of 8,428 published
Value open now R$ 1.3Bsum of open tenders
Average estimated value R$ 17.5Mper procurement
Buying agencies 4,1172,897 cities

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

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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

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 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 fuel in Brazil

Fuel by state

São Paulo 1,392Minas Gerais 1,091Rio Grande do Sul 923Paraná 693Goiás 541Santa Catarina 541Bahia 509Rio de Janeiro 323Pará 282Pernambuco 264Rio Grande do Norte 229Paraíba 197Maranhão 191Ceará 177Piauí 140Espírito Santo 138Mato Grosso 130Tocantins 125Sergipe 93Mato Grosso do Sul 89Distrito Federal 86Amazonas 85Rondônia 66Alagoas 55Acre 31Amapá 23Roraima 14

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel tenders are open in Brazil?

There are 393 fuel tenders accepting bids in Brazil right now, out of 8,428 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$ 17,548,916.08, and the tenders open in Brazil add up to R$ 1,272,302,275.48. The estimated value is the agency's reference price — the final price is usually lower after the bidding phase.

Who buys fuel in Brazil?

4,117 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 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 414,895Construction and Engineering Services 50,622Events, Staging Rental, and Shows 34,687Medicines 23,600Courses and Training 21,141Medical 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 8,712Office 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.