CPV 157 – Animal Foodstuffs

What does CPV Group 157 cover?

CPV Group 157 (15700000) classifies public contracts for animal foodstuffs – feed and nutrition products for livestock, working animals, companion animals and zoo animals held or cared for by public institutions. This encompasses compound animal feeds, silage, hay and straw, mineral and vitamin supplements for livestock, pet food in wet and dry forms, specialised feeds for horses and equestrian units, and scientifically formulated diets for zoo and wildlife collections.

Public sector demand for animal feed arises from a variety of institutional contexts. Prisons and correctional facilities with affiliated agricultural operations procure livestock feed for cattle, pigs and poultry. Mounted police units and cavalry ceremonial units procure equestrian feed and supplements. Municipal animal shelters and rescue centres procure pet food for dogs and cats. Zoological gardens and nature parks in public or mixed ownership procure specialised feeds for diverse animal collections.

Framework agreements with monthly call-off options are the most common procurement structure. Requirements typically include nutritional composition certification, veterinary feed additive compliance and, for organic farms, organic certification of feed inputs.

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

Typical Services in CPV 157

• Compound livestock feeds (cattle, pig, poultry rations)
• Hay, straw and silage for equestrian and livestock use
• Horse feed, pellets and supplements for mounted units
• Pet food (wet and dry) for municipal animal shelters
• Specialised zoo diets and enrichment feeds
• Mineral and vitamin supplements for animal nutrition

Examples of Tenders with CPV 157

• Livestock feed for a prison farm: A correctional facility operating a working farm procures compound feed rations for beef cattle and laying hens, including mineral supplements, under a 12-month rolling framework.
• Horse feed and bedding for a mounted police unit: A regional police force procures certified horse feed pellets, mineral blocks, hay and wood shavings bedding for its operational mounted unit of thirty horses.
• Pet food for a municipal animal shelter: A city-operated animal shelter tenders supply of dry and wet food for dogs and cats, veterinary-grade prescription diets and basic consumables for its population of rescued animals.

Current tenders with CPV 157 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 157 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Prison farms and correctional institutions with livestock, police equestrian units, municipal animal shelters, public zoological collections and state agricultural research stations are the main contracting authorities under CPV 157. Feed quality and nutritional compliance documentation are standard requirements.

Companies and Bidders

Agricultural feed manufacturers, pet food distributors, specialist equestrian nutrition suppliers and wholesale hay and forage merchants are the typical bidders. Nutritional analysis certificates, compliance with EU feed additive regulations and reliable delivery logistics are key eligibility factors.

Information on eligibility criteria and procurement procedures is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 157?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 157)

With tender.match, animal feed manufacturers, pet food distributors and agricultural suppliers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 157 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 animal feed contracts 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 157)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for animal feed supply projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger institutional supply contracts 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 157

What does the CPV code 15700000 mean?

The CPV code 15700000 covers the group "Animal Foodstuffs" in the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It classifies public contracts for the supply of livestock feed, pet food, equestrian nutrition and specialised zoo diets to public institutions holding or caring for animals.

How do I find tenders with CPV 157?

Tenders with CPV 157 are published at EU level on TED. Many below-threshold contracts are published on national platforms. Bond aggregates all sources and delivers targeted results.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 157?

Requirements typically include nutritional analysis certificates, EU feed additive compliance documentation, veterinary approval where applicable and references for comparable institutional supply contracts. Details are governed by the VgV or the UVgO depending on contract value.