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School and Teaching Supplies tenders in Brazil

Accepting bids 54of 1,438 published
Value open now R$ 110.5Msum of open tenders
Average estimated value R$ 2.1Mper procurement
Buying agencies 1,045915 cities

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

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How the Brazilian government buys school supplies

School kits, textbooks, and teaching materials distributed to students in the public school system. Purchases concentrate around the end and the start of the school year, with delivery to many schools on short deadlines — logistics usually matters more than unit price.

What the tender notice usually requires

Typical activity code (CNAE): 46.47-8 (school supplies). 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 school supplies in Brazil

School and Teaching Supplies by state

São Paulo 210Minas Gerais 183Paraná 162Rio Grande do Sul 128Santa Catarina 102Bahia 88Pernambuco 65Goiás 65Ceará 64Rio de Janeiro 49Paraíba 44Maranhão 32Rio Grande do Norte 31Pará 28Rondônia 27Mato Grosso 26Espírito Santo 21Distrito Federal 20Mato Grosso do Sul 19Sergipe 18Piauí 15Alagoas 14Amazonas 9Tocantins 8Acre 4Roraima 3Amapá 3

Frequently asked questions

How many school supplies tenders are open in Brazil?

There are 54 school supplies tenders accepting bids in Brazil right now, out of 1,438 published. This page is updated several times a day from the PNCP.

How much does the government spend on school supplies?

The average estimated value of these procurements is R$ 2,056,552.82, and the tenders open in Brazil add up to R$ 110,537,482.37. The estimated value is the agency's reference price — the final price is usually lower after the bidding phase.

Who buys school supplies in Brazil?

1,045 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 school 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: Sample of the complete kit; Delivery to multiple schools; Inmetro certification for toys. 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 414,487Construction and Engineering Services 50,606Events, Staging Rental, and Shows 34,663Medicines 23,581Medical and Hospital Supplies 21,129Courses and Training 21,109School Meals and Foodstuffs 20,578Vehicle Maintenance and Parts 16,674Health Services and Accreditation 15,508Computers and IT Equipment 12,993Software and Management Systems 11,780Furniture and Equipment 11,621Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 11,383Equipment Maintenance 11,290Machinery, Implements, and Heavy Equipment 10,952Laboratory Tests and Supplies 10,657Cleaning and Sanitizing Supplies 10,330Accreditation and Public Calls 9,264Building Maintenance and Repairs 9,141Uniforms and PPE 8,780Water, Sewage, and Sanitation 8,712Fuel 8,421Office Supplies 6,960Property 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.