NACE 01.1 – Growing of Non-Perennial Crops | Public Tenders
NACE 01.1: Growing of non-perennial crops in public tenders. CPV codes, contracting authorities and typical contracts for cereals, vegetables and field forage.
Definition: NACE 01.1 covers the growing of non-perennial crops, including cereals (except rice), leguminous crops, oilseeds, vegetables, sugar beet, tobacco, fibre crops as well as other field vegetables and forage crops. The activity covers the full range of arable farming, in which crops are sown, harvested and the soil re-cultivated within a single growing season.
Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: January 2026
What does NACE 01.1 cover?
NACE 01.1 (Growing of non-perennial crops) classifies agricultural businesses that cultivate arable crops on an annual cycle — from cereals and root crops through to vegetables and forage crops.
Group 01.1 within Section A (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) and Division 01 is broken down into the following classes:
| Class | Title | Typical crops |
|---|---|---|
| 01.11 | Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds | Wheat, barley, maize, oilseed rape, soya |
| 01.12 | Growing of rice | Paddy rice, dry rice |
| 01.13 | Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers | Potatoes, carrots, onions, lettuce |
| 01.14 | Growing of sugar cane | Sugar cane (mainly tropical regions) |
| 01.15 | Growing of tobacco | Raw tobacco |
| 01.16 | Growing of fibre crops | Cotton, flax, hemp |
| 01.19 | Growing of other non-perennial crops | Field forage crops, pumpkins, herbs |
Public contracting authorities in the NACE 01.1 area are state-owned agricultural enterprises, the federal forest service, public food supply institutions and procurement bodies for public kitchens and catering facilities.
Public Tenders: Growing of Non-Perennial Crops
Public contracts relating to NACE 01.1 arise primarily in the supply of agricultural products to public institutions and in the awarding of management contracts for state-administered agricultural land.
Typical types of contract
- Supply of staple foods: Cereals, flour and milling products for public stockpiles, federal reserves or catering operations of the armed forces and public hospitals
- Management of public agricultural land: Awarding of use rights or operating contracts for state-owned arable land to agricultural businesses
- Research and trial cultivation: Contracts from universities and public research institutions for the cultivation of trial crops
- Seed supply: Supply of certified seed for public conservation programmes or state plant-breeding programmes
- Forage supplies: Supply of field forage to public livestock facilities or stud farms
CPV codes for NACE 01.1
| CPV Code | Title | Typical subject of contract |
|---|---|---|
| 03111000 | Seeds | Certified seed for arable crops |
| 03211000 | Cereals | Wheat, barley, oats for stockpiling |
| 03212100 | Potatoes | Ware and seed potatoes |
| 03221000 | Vegetables | Fresh vegetables for large-scale catering |
| 03221210 | Beans | Pulses for catering facilities |
| 03114000 | Plants used for various purposes | Raw materials for industrial processing |
For Contracting Authorities and Bidders
Public contracting authorities
The main public contracting authorities for NACE 01.1 are:
- Federal ministries (agriculture, defence) for stockpiling and supplying the armed forces
- Public research institutions such as the federal agricultural research institute
- Municipalities and federal states when leasing public agricultural land
- Schools, hospitals, care facilities for the procurement of regional food
Typical eligibility requirements
Bidders in the NACE 01.1 area must generally provide the following evidence:
- Business registration: Registration as an agricultural business with the competent authority
- Certifications: Organic certification (EU Organic Regulation), GlobalG.A.P. or equivalent standards for food supplies
- References: Evidence of comparable supply contracts or management services
- Capacity evidence: Land documentation and harvest volume estimates for cultivation contracts
FAQ
Which tenders are available for the growing of non-perennial crops? Public contracts primarily concern supply and management agreements: cereal supplies for state stockpiling, the leasing of public arable land, and research contracts for trial cultivation at universities and federal institutes.
Which CPV codes are relevant for NACE 01.1? The most important CPV codes are 03111000 (seeds), 03211000 (cereals) and 03221000 (vegetables). For research contracts, codes from the 73000000 (research and development) range may also apply.
Do bidders need to hold organic certification? Not necessarily — it depends on the individual contracting authority. However, many public institutions prefer organically produced food and require corresponding certificates either as an award criterion or as a minimum requirement.
- NACE A – Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing: Parent section
- NACE 01 – Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities: Parent division
- NACE 01.2 – Growing of perennial crops: Related group
Last updated: January 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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