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Furniture and Equipment tenders in Bahia, Brazil

Accepting bids 21of 596 published
Value open now R$ 15.6Msum of open tenders
Average estimated value R$ 44.2Mper procurement
Buying agencies 301203 cities

Updated with the latest publication of Oct 23, 2026 · official PNCP data.

How the Brazilian government buys furniture

Chairs, desks, cabinets, and school desks for government offices and schools. Tender notices (editais) usually require ergonomics and strength test reports under ABNT standards (Brazil's technical standards body), plus an assembled sample, because the difference between furniture that lasts five years and furniture that breaks in six months does not show up in a catalog photo.

What the tender notice usually requires

Typical activity code (CNAE): 46.49-4 (furniture and office articles). 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 Bahia

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 furniture in Bahia

Furniture and Equipment by city in Bahia

Salvador 148Camaçari 12Simões Filho 10Feira de Santana 10Senhor do Bonfim 10Guanambi 9Vitória da Conquista 7Iraquara 7Paulo Afonso 7Inhambupe 6Porto Seguro 6Itaberaba 6Riachão das Neves 6Lauro de Freitas 6Juazeiro 5Nazaré 5Amargosa 5Dias d'Ávila 5Ribeira do Amparo 5Conceição do Coité 5Jequié 4Caetité 4Ribeira do Pombal 4Luís Eduardo Magalhães 4Santana 4Ituberá 4Alagoinhas 4Teixeira de Freitas 4Seabra 3Sobradinho 3Itabuna 3Canápolis 3Maracás 3Ruy Barbosa 3Barrocas 3Ituaçu 3Jaguaquara 3Bom Jesus da Lapa 3Olindina 3Macaúbas 3

Frequently asked questions

How many furniture tenders are open in Bahia?

There are 21 furniture tenders accepting bids in Bahia right now, out of 596 published. This page is updated several times a day from the PNCP.

How much does the government spend on furniture?

The average estimated value of these procurements is R$ 44,173,533.95, and the tenders open in Bahia add up to R$ 15,614,071.02. The estimated value is the agency's reference price — the final price is usually lower after the bidding phase.

Who buys furniture in Bahia?

301 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 furniture 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: ABNT ergonomics and strength test reports; Assembled sample; Minimum warranty; Assembly included. The tender notice always has the final word.

Do I need to be based in Bahia 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 Bahia

Other Public Procurement 414,190Construction and Engineering Services 50,569Events, Staging Rental, and Shows 34,647Medicines 23,555Courses and Training 21,103Medical and Hospital Supplies 21,097School Meals and Foodstuffs 20,557Vehicle Maintenance and Parts 16,667Health Services and Accreditation 15,498Computers and IT Equipment 12,981Software and Management Systems 11,769Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 11,379Equipment Maintenance 11,282Machinery, Implements, and Heavy Equipment 10,946Laboratory Tests and Supplies 10,644Cleaning and Sanitizing Supplies 10,319Accreditation and Public Calls 9,264Building Maintenance and Repairs 9,129Uniforms and PPE 8,774Water, Sewage, and Sanitation 8,706Fuel 8,409Office Supplies 6,954Property Rental 6,803

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.