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School Meals and Foodstuffs tenders in Pará, Brazil

Accepting bids 12of 354 published
Value open now R$ 68Msum of open tenders
Average estimated value R$ 4Mper procurement
Buying agencies 176115 cities

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

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How the Brazilian government buys school meals

The largest food procurement program in the country. Besides the traditional reverse auction (pregão), a mandatory share is bought from family farming (agricultura familiar) through a public call (chamada pública). Perishables usually have weekly deliveries and require proper transport and a health permit; batches are often rejected on delivery when the product does not match the specification.

What the tender notice usually requires

Typical activity code (CNAE): 46.39-7 (food wholesale). 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 Pará

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 meals in Pará

School Meals and Foodstuffs by city in Pará

Belém 58Santarém 11Paragominas 7Bragança 7Marabá 7Cametá 6Capanema 6Ananindeua 6Novo Progresso 6Tucumã 5Castanhal 5Senador José Porfírio 5São Miguel do Guamá 5Monte Alegre 5Barcarena 5Rondon do Pará 5Soure 5Mojuí dos Campos 4São João de Pirabas 4Aurora do Pará 4Bonito 4Rio Maria 4Itupiranga 4Capitão Poço 3Breu Branco 3Brasil Novo 3São Félix do Xingu 3Pau D'Arco 3Jacareacanga 3Dom Eliseu 3São João do Araguaia 3São Geraldo do Araguaia 3Terra Santa 3Canaã dos Carajás 3Breves 3Chaves 3Altamira 3Goianésia do Pará 3Magalhães Barata 3Acará 3

Frequently asked questions

How many school meals tenders are open in Pará?

There are 12 school meals tenders accepting bids in Pará right now, out of 354 published. This page is updated several times a day from the PNCP.

How much does the government spend on school meals?

The average estimated value of these procurements is R$ 3,986,907.75, and the tenders open in Pará add up to R$ 68,006,541.07. The estimated value is the agency's reference price — the final price is usually lower after the bidding phase.

Who buys school meals in Pará?

176 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 meals 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: Health permit and SIM/SIF/SISBI registration (municipal, federal, or national inspection service) for animal products; Proper transport for perishables; Samples and lab reports; Delivery every week or every two weeks. The tender notice always has the final word.

Do I need to be based in Pará 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 Pará

Other Public Procurement 414,216Construction and Engineering Services 50,595Events, Staging Rental, and Shows 34,648Medicines 23,555Courses and Training 21,104Medical and Hospital Supplies 21,097Vehicle Maintenance and Parts 16,667Health Services and Accreditation 15,498Computers and IT Equipment 12,981Software and Management Systems 11,769Furniture and Equipment 11,605Air 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 9,133Uniforms 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.