NACE 01 – Crop and Animal Production, Hunting and Related Service Activities | Public Tenders
NACE 01: Agriculture and hunting in public tenders. Which contracts, CPV codes and contracting authorities are relevant for the sector?
Definition: NACE 01 covers the production of crop and animal products, hunting and related service activities. It forms the core of the primary sector and is closely linked to public procurement in the fields of food supply, landscape management and environmental management.
Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: April 2026
What does NACE 01 cover?
NACE 01 (Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities) classifies businesses that produce crop or animal products and provide agricultural services and hunting — a sector of growing relevance for public procurement in catering, green-space management and nature conservation.
| Group | Title | Typical activities |
|---|---|---|
| 01.1 | Growing of non-perennial crops | Cereals, vegetables, sugar beet, oilseeds |
| 01.2 | Growing of perennial crops | Viticulture, fruit growing, tree nurseries |
| 01.3 | Plant propagation | Young plant production, turf grass |
| 01.4 | Animal production | Cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep |
| 01.5 | Mixed farming | Combined crop and livestock farming |
| 01.6 | Support activities to agriculture and post-harvest crop activities | Contract threshing, pest control, irrigation systems |
| 01.7 | Hunting, trapping and related service activities | Wildlife management, hunting leases, pest control |
Public Tenders – Agriculture
Public contracting authorities award contracts to agricultural businesses primarily in the areas of community catering, green-space management and nature conservation measures.
Typical types of contract:
- Food supplies to public institutions: Schools, canteens, hospitals, the armed forces
- Landscape management and green-space management: Mowing and pruning works on publicly owned land
- Pest control and plant protection: Municipal contracts for pest control on public land
- Wildlife management and hunting leases: Hunting leases on public land, prevention of game damage
- Seed and planting stock supplies: Procurement for municipal green spaces, forestry planting stock
| CPV Code | Title | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 03100000 | Agricultural and horticultural products | Supply of agricultural products |
| 03200000 | Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts | Procurement for community catering |
| 03300000 | Farming, hunting and fishing products | Game products, meat supplies |
| 77100000 | Agricultural services | Contract services, machinery rings |
| 77300000 | Horticultural services | Maintenance of green spaces and parks |
| 77500000 | Animal husbandry services | Animal care on public facilities |
Contracting Authorities
The principal contracting authorities in this sector are:
- Federal authorities and the armed forces: Large-volume food supplies and catering
- Municipalities and cities: Maintenance of green spaces, parks and roadside vegetation
- Schools and childcare facilities: Organic food for school catering
- Hospitals and care facilities: Fresh food supplies
- Nature conservation authorities: Landscape management measures, biotope maintenance
FAQ
Which public contracts are available for agricultural businesses? Agricultural businesses can participate in tenders for food supplies, green-space management, pest control and nature conservation measures. Regional and organic producers in particular are in demand with municipal contracting authorities.
How do I find tenders for NACE 01? Relevant tenders can be found on TED under CPV groups 03xxxxxx and 77xxxxxx, as well as on national procurement platforms such as DTVP, Vergabe24 or evergabe.de.
Related NACE entries:
- NACE A – Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
- NACE 01.1 – Growing of non-perennial crops
- NACE 01.2 – Growing of perennial crops
- NACE 01.3 – Plant propagation
- NACE 01.4 – Animal production
- NACE 01.5 – Mixed farming
- NACE 01.6 – Support activities to agriculture
- NACE 01.7 – Hunting and trapping
- NACE 02 – Forestry and logging
Last updated: April 2026 All information is provided without guarantee. For legally binding advice, please consult a law firm specialising in public procurement law.
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