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Printing Services tenders in Brazil

Accepting bids 131of 5,064 published
Value open now R$ 153.6Msum of open tenders
Average estimated value R$ 2.3Mper procurement
Buying agencies 2,4611,641 cities

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

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How the Brazilian government buys printing services

Administrative forms, banners, booklets, notepads, and institutional campaign materials. Local print shops dominate because of turnaround time and freight; the tender notice (edital) usually asks for a printed proof before the full print run.

What the tender notice usually requires

Typical activity code (CNAE): 18.13-0 (printing of 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 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 printing services in Brazil

Printing Services by state

São Paulo 972Rio Grande do Sul 564Minas Gerais 504Goiás 424Ceará 419Paraná 297Santa Catarina 226Rio de Janeiro 212Bahia 206Pernambuco 204Rio Grande do Norte 105Espírito Santo 103Pará 99Maranhão 88Distrito Federal 84Mato Grosso 83Paraíba 77Amazonas 60Tocantins 59Rondônia 56Mato Grosso do Sul 52Piauí 49Alagoas 49Sergipe 33Acre 23Roraima 15Amapá 1

Frequently asked questions

How many printing services tenders are open in Brazil?

There are 131 printing services tenders accepting bids in Brazil right now, out of 5,064 published. This page is updated several times a day from the PNCP.

How much does the government spend on printing services?

The average estimated value of these procurements is R$ 2,318,088.76, and the tenders open in Brazil add up to R$ 153,614,146.64. The estimated value is the agency's reference price — the final price is usually lower after the bidding phase.

Who buys printing services in Brazil?

2,461 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 printing 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: Printed proof before the print run; Paper weight and finish as specified in the tender notice; Short delivery deadline. 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 414,868Construction and Engineering Services 50,619Events, Staging Rental, and Shows 34,687Medicines 23,600Courses and Training 21,140Medical and Hospital Supplies 21,135School Meals and Foodstuffs 20,585Vehicle Maintenance and Parts 16,689Health Services and Accreditation 15,518Computers and IT Equipment 13,007Software and Management Systems 11,787Furniture and Equipment 11,640Air 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 8,788Water, Sewage, and Sanitation 8,712Fuel 8,426Office 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.