CPV 163 – Harvesting Machinery

What does CPV Group 163 cover?

CPV Group 163 (16300000) classifies public contracts for harvesting machinery – the mechanised equipment used to gather, separate and process agricultural crops. This includes combine harvesters for grain, oilseed and pulse crops, forage harvesters and silage choppers, round balers and square balers for hay and straw, mower-conditioners, tedders and swath rakers, as well as specialised root and vegetable harvesters.

Public procurement of harvesting machinery is concentrated in a relatively small number of institutional contexts. State agricultural research and experimental farms require harvesting machinery for trial plot work and demonstration purposes. Agricultural and horticultural colleges procure combines and forage machinery for student training on their instructional farms. Correctional facilities with sizeable arable or grass-based farming operations also occasionally tender harvesting equipment. Municipal parks and grounds services may procure grass-harvesting equipment for large-scale green space management.

Given the high unit value of modern harvesting machinery, tenders in this group often involve detailed technical specifications, demonstration or inspection requirements, and comprehensive post-sale service obligations. Finance and leasing arrangements are sometimes incorporated in the procurement structure.

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 163

• Combine harvesters for grain and oilseed crops
• Forage harvesters and precision-chop silage equipment
• Round and square balers for hay and straw
• Mower-conditioners and self-propelled mowers
• Tedders and swath inverters for grass drying
• Specialised vegetable and root crop harvesters

Examples of Tenders with CPV 163

• Combine harvester for a state agricultural research institute: A state agricultural research station procures a mid-sized combine harvester with a grain header for use in variety trials across its experimental arable fields, including a five-year service agreement.
• Round baler for a correctional facility farm: A prison authority tenders a round baler for compacting grass and straw for animal bedding and feed storage on its 80-hectare farm.
• Forage harvester for an agricultural college: A state agricultural college procures a self-propelled forage harvester for its silage demonstration programme and student practical training activities.

Current tenders with CPV 163 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 163 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

State agricultural research stations, agricultural and horticultural colleges, correctional facility farms and large public estates requiring arable machinery are the primary buyers under CPV 163. Detailed technical specifications, performance guarantees and comprehensive service obligations are standard elements of harvesting machinery tenders.

Companies and Bidders

Combine harvester manufacturers' dealerships, specialist harvesting equipment distributors and full-service agricultural machinery companies are the main bidders. Factory-trained service technicians within the operational region, guaranteed parts availability and machine demonstration capability are critical eligibility and evaluation criteria.

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 163?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 163)

With tender.match, harvesting machinery dealers and agricultural equipment distributors automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 163 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 harvesting machinery 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 163)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for harvesting machinery projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger fleet or multi-machine supply contracts, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 163

What does the CPV code 16300000 mean?

The CPV code 16300000 covers the group "Harvesting Machinery" in the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It classifies public contracts for the supply of combine harvesters, balers, forage harvesters and related crop harvesting equipment to public agricultural institutions and farms.

How do I find tenders with CPV 163?

Tenders with CPV 163 are published at EU level on TED. Below-threshold contracts are commonly found on national platforms. Bond aggregates all sources and delivers targeted results.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 163?

Requirements typically include CE conformity documentation, Stage V emissions certification, a certified service network within the operating region, performance guarantees and references for comparable machinery supply. Details are governed by the VgV or the UVgO depending on contract value.