CPV 778 – Aquaculture Services

What does CPV 778 cover?

CPV group 778 covers aquaculture services provided for public contracting authorities. These include the rearing and supply of fish stocking material for state stocking programmes, the operation of state or municipal aquaculture facilities, scientific services for aquaculture research, and advisory services for the sustainable development of aquaculture. Public contracting authorities in fisheries administration, nature conservation, and fisheries research use this code.

State stocking programmes for threatened fish species are an important instrument of nature conservation and sustainable fisheries management. Authorities commission state or private fish farms to rear and supply stocking material — for example, salmon for reintroduction programmes in German rivers, or grayling and shad for endangered river sections. These contracts are awarded through competitive tender processes.

Aquaculture research and advisory services are important fields for public fisheries science institutions. Federal research institutes such as the Thünen Institute commission external service providers for specific aquaculture trials, the maintenance of research animals, and the development of innovative aquaculture systems. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 778

Service	Description
Stocking material production	Rearing of juvenile fish for state stocking programmes
Aquaculture facility operation	Operation of state fish hatcheries and fish ponds
Aquaculture advisory	Expert advisory for sustainable aquaculture development
Hatchery management	Professional management of state hatchery operations
Genetic resource conservation	Conservation breeding of threatened fish species

Examples of Tenders with CPV 778

• Salmon fry production for a reintroduction programme: A state fisheries authority tenders the rearing and supply of 500,000 salmon fry of a specific Rhine salmon strain for a salmon reintroduction programme, with requirements for genetic origin and health status.
• Operation of a state fish hatchery: A federal state tenders the operation of a state fish hatchery — rearing of stocking material for native fish species, supply to state authorities and angling clubs, and delivery of training courses for holders of fishing rights.
• Aquaculture research project: A state research institute tenders the conduct of aquaculture trials to develop protein-reduced fish feed — rearing trials, analysis of growth performance and fish health, and publication of results.

Current tenders with CPV 778 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 778 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

State fisheries administrations, state nature conservation and water management authorities, state fisheries research institutes, and municipal fisheries authorities with stocking programmes are the contracting authorities under CPV 778.

Companies and Bidders

Commercial fish farms, state and private hatcheries, aquaculture advisory companies, and fisheries biology research institutions are the relevant bidders. Qualified fisheries management, compliance with the Animal Welfare Act, disease-free status certificates, and references from comparable stocking programmes are typical requirements. 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 778?

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With tender.match, aquaculture companies and fish farms automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 778 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 aquaculture service 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 778)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for aquaculture projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger aquaculture 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 778

What does the CPV code 77800000 mean?

The CPV code 77800000 designates aquaculture services in the European classification system for public contracts. It covers all services related to aquaculture — fish rearing, stocking material production, facility operation, and expert advisory — for public contracting authorities.

How do I find tenders with CPV 778?

Tenders with CPV 778 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures and on the German Procurement Portal (DTVP) for national tenders. Bond automatically aggregates all relevant tenders from over 1,000 portals and delivers them filtered by company profile.

What animal health requirements apply to fish stocking material?

Stocking material for public waters must originate from disease-free facilities and must not introduce fish diseases (e.g. furunculosis, IHN). Health certificates in accordance with EU animal disease law are required. The procurement law framework is set by the VgV and the UVgO.