NACE 01.2 – Growing of Perennial Crops | Public Tenders
NACE 01.2: Growing of perennial crops in public tenders. CPV codes, contracting authorities and contracts for wine, fruit, nuts and tropical crops.
Definition: NACE 01.2 covers the growing of perennial crops — that is, crops which do not need to be replanted after harvest and which yield produce over several years. This includes grape vines, fruit and nut trees, tropical and subtropical fruits as well as plants for the production of spices and aromatic substances.
Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: January 2026
What does NACE 01.2 cover?
NACE 01.2 (Growing of perennial crops) classifies businesses that manage permanent crops — vineyards, fruit plantations, olive groves and other crops that yield produce over many years without needing to be replanted.
Group 01.2 within Section A and Division 01 comprises the following classes:
| Class | Title | Typical crops |
|---|---|---|
| 01.21 | Growing of grapes | Wine grapes, table grapes |
| 01.22 | Growing of tropical and subtropical fruits | Bananas, mangoes, avocados, pineapples |
| 01.23 | Growing of citrus fruits | Oranges, lemons, grapefruits |
| 01.24 | Growing of pome fruits and stone fruits | Apples, pears, cherries, plums |
| 01.25 | Growing of other tree and bush fruits and nuts | Walnuts, chestnuts, almonds |
| 01.26 | Growing of oleaginous fruits | Olives, palm oil |
| 01.27 | Growing of beverage crops | Coffee, tea, cocoa |
| 01.28 | Growing of spices, aromatic, drug and pharmaceutical crops | Pepper, vanilla, hops |
| 01.29 | Growing of other perennial crops | Christmas trees, basket willows |
Public Tenders: Growing of Perennial Crops
Public contracts relating to NACE 01.2 arise above all in the procurement of fruit, wine and spices for public institutions, as well as in the management of state-owned special-crop areas and the promotion of regional production.
Typical types of contract
- Fruit supplies for public kitchens: School catering, hospitals, care homes — often as framework agreements with a regional-origin requirement
- Supply of wine and alcoholic beverages: State representational purposes, federal guest houses, diplomatic facilities
- Management of public vineyards and orchards: Lease agreements for historically significant state-owned properties
- Hops supplies: Procurement of raw materials for state-operated or state-supported breweries
- Planting of public green spaces with permanent crops: Fruit trees and berry bushes for public parks and school gardens
CPV codes for NACE 01.2
| CPV Code | Title | Typical subject of contract |
|---|---|---|
| 03222000 | Fruit and nuts | Apples, pears, cherries for large-scale kitchens |
| 03222110 | Citrus fruits | Oranges, lemons for catering facilities |
| 03222210 | Grapes | Table grapes and processing-grade fruit |
| 15911000 | Spirits and wines | Wine for representational purposes |
| 03115200 | Hops | Raw material for brewing |
| 03212200 | Bulb vegetables | Perennial culinary plants |
For Contracting Authorities and Bidders
Public contracting authorities
In the NACE 01.2 area, the contracting authorities include:
- School authorities and municipal bodies: Within the framework of school fruit supply programmes (EU school scheme)
- Federal property offices: For the leasing of state-owned vineyards and orchards
- Federal ministries and embassies: For the procurement of representational food and wines
- Public research institutes: Contracts for trial plantings and variety testing
Typical eligibility requirements
- Quality certification: AMA quality seal, GlobalG.A.P., organic certification under the EU Organic Regulation
- Proof of origin: For regional procurements, details of cultivation areas and producer registration
- Capacity evidence: Harvest volume planning and storage capacities for framework agreements
- Food law approval: Registration as a food business operator under Regulation (EC) No 852/2004
FAQ
Which tenders are available for fruit growing? Relevant tenders include the EU School Fruit Scheme (annual framework agreements with school authorities), supply contracts for hospital and care-home kitchens, and lease agreements for public orchards. On TED, these can be searched under CPV 03222000.
Which CPV codes are relevant for NACE 01.2? The core codes are 03222000 (fruit and nuts), 03222110 (citrus fruits) and 15911000 (wine). For research contracts, codes from group 73000000 (research) also apply.
Can small fruit growers participate in public tenders? Yes — for national tenders below the EU thresholds, the requirements are lower. For larger framework agreements, producer organisations or bidding consortia are a good option for jointly demonstrating the required supply volumes and certifications.
- NACE A – Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing: Parent section
- NACE 01 – Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities: Parent division
- NACE 01.1 – Growing of non-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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