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School and Teaching Supplies tenders in Brazil

Accepting bids 60of 1,469 published
Value open now R$ 112Msum of open tenders
Average estimated value R$ 2Mper procurement
Buying agencies 1,065934 cities

Updated with the latest publication of Oct 28, 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 212Minas Gerais 188Paraná 166Rio Grande do Sul 130Santa Catarina 106Bahia 90Pernambuco 67Ceará 65Goiás 65Rio de Janeiro 51Paraíba 47Maranhão 32Rio Grande do Norte 32Pará 28Rondônia 28Mato Grosso 27Espírito Santo 21Distrito Federal 20Mato Grosso do Sul 19Sergipe 18Piauí 15Alagoas 14Amazonas 10Tocantins 8Acre 4Amapá 3Roraima 3

Frequently asked questions

How many school supplies tenders are open in Brazil?

There are 60 school supplies tenders accepting bids in Brazil right now, out of 1,469 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$ 2,027,164.45, and the tenders open in Brazil add up to R$ 111,982,231.03. 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?

1,065 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 422,318Construction and Engineering Services 51,331Events, Staging Rental, and Shows 35,142Medicines 24,010Courses and Training 21,552Medical and Hospital Supplies 21,483School Meals and Foodstuffs 20,890Vehicle Maintenance and Parts 16,987Health Services and Accreditation 15,742Computers and IT Equipment 13,258Software and Management Systems 11,992Furniture and Equipment 11,868Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 11,610Equipment Maintenance 11,524Machinery, Implements, and Heavy Equipment 11,111Laboratory Tests and Supplies 10,868Cleaning and Sanitizing Supplies 10,492Accreditation and Public Calls 9,435Building Maintenance and Repairs 9,294Uniforms and PPE 8,961Water, Sewage, and Sanitation 8,789Fuel 8,556Office Supplies 7,075Property Rental 6,897

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.