CPV 030 – Agricultural, Forestry and Related Products

What does CPV 030 cover?

CPV Group 030 (03000000) classifies public contracts for agricultural, forestry, fishery and hunting products and closely related goods. The group forms the parent level of CPV Division 03 and encompasses all unprocessed or minimally processed raw materials of plant and animal origin that are tendered through public procurement procedures.

Public contracting authorities use CPV 030 when procurement processes cover several sub-groups simultaneously, or when the specific product category cannot yet be clearly assigned to a more specific group. Typical contracting authorities include municipal utilities, schools, hospitals, correctional facilities and public forestry authorities.

Group 030 is clearly distinct from CPV Division 15 (food and beverages): while CPV 030 covers raw materials and minimally processed primary products, further processed or preserved products are assigned to Division 15. Sub-groups 031 to 034 cover specific sub-areas including arable crops, horticultural products, forestry and fishery.

Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008 on the revision of the CPV.

Typical Services in CPV 030

Examples of Tenders with CPV 030

• Framework contract for fresh produce for municipal kitchens: A urban district tenders the supply of seasonal fruit, vegetables and herbs for all municipal canteens and school kitchens under a framework contract with a two-year duration.
• Timber supply for municipal heating plants: A municipal energy supplier procures wood chips and roundwood from regional forestry for the operation of biomass heating systems in public buildings.
• Planting material for urban green spaces: A municipal parks department tenders the supply of young plants, shrubs and seedlings for the seasonal planting of public parks and street-side vegetation.

Current tenders with CPV 030 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 030 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipalities, school authorities, hospital groups, correctional facilities and public forestry enterprises are the most frequent contracting authorities under CPV 030. They procure raw materials for collective catering, planting material for green space maintenance and wood products for heating systems and woodland upkeep. Framework agreements at district level or covering several facilities simultaneously are typical for this CPV area.

Companies and Bidders

Agricultural enterprises, forestry companies, fish wholesalers, agricultural traders and horticultural businesses find matching public contracts under CPV 030. Regionally established companies frequently benefit from proximity to contracting authorities and short supply chains, which are a decisive advantage for fresh products. Further information on eligibility requirements and procurement procedures is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 030?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 030)

With tender.match, agricultural enterprises, forestry companies and fish traders automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 030 directly in their dashboard. BOND indexes tenders from over 1,000 procurement portals in the EU – from TED to national platforms and regional contracting authorities. Instead of manually searching dozens of portals every day, matching supply contracts for agricultural and forestry products are filtered and delivered by industry, competency, region, and company profile. An automated gap analysis immediately shows where the company meets the requirements and where gaps exist. This ensures companies never miss a deadline and can focus on preparing their bids.

Company Match – Find the Right Partners and Suppliers (CPV 030)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for supply contracts in the field of agricultural and forestry products, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger framework agreements that a single company cannot handle alone, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 030

What does the CPV code 03000000 mean?

The CPV code 03000000 represents the parent group "Agricultural, Forestry and Related Products" in the European Union's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It classifies public contracts for unprocessed or minimally processed primary products of plant and animal origin. Group 030 is the starting point for the entire CPV Division 03 and is frequently used as an umbrella code for cross-cutting tenders.

How do I find tenders with CPV 030?

Tenders with CPV 030 are published at EU level on TED and on national platforms such as DTVP. The most efficient method is to use Bond, which aggregates tenders from over 1,000 sources and automatically filters them by CPV code, region and company profile.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 030?

Requirements vary depending on the product category. Common certificates include production or trading capacities, quality certificates (e.g. organic certification, GlobalGAP), food hygiene certificates and references for comparable supply contracts. Details are governed by VgV or UVgO depending on the contract value.