NACE 03 – Fishing and Aquaculture | Public Tenders
NACE 03: Fishing and aquaculture in public tenders. Which contracts, CPV codes and contracting authorities are relevant for the fishing sector?
Definition: NACE 03 covers the catching of fish, crustaceans and molluscs and other aquatic animals and plants through fishing and aquaculture. Public procurement mainly concerns food supplies, water-body management services and research contracts.
Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: April 2026
What does NACE 03 cover?
NACE 03 (Fishing and aquaculture) classifies businesses that catch or farm fish and other seafood — a sector that arises in public procurement mainly in food supply and water-body management.
| Group | Title | Typical services |
|---|---|---|
| 03.1 | Fishing | Marine fishing, inland fishing, shellfish gathering |
| 03.2 | Aquaculture | Fish farming, shellfish and crustacean farming, algae production |
Public Tenders – Fishing and Aquaculture
Public contracting authorities award contracts in this area mainly for food supplies to public institutions and for fishing and water-body services.
Typical types of contract:
- Fish procurement for institutional catering: Supply of fresh fish and seafood to hospitals, schools and the armed forces
- Fish stocking and water-body management: Stocking measures for public waters, spawning sanctuaries
- Aquaculture services: Fish farming for reintroduction programmes
- Fisheries protection and surveillance: Fisheries inspection on public waters
- Marine research services: Fisheries monitoring, stock surveys
| CPV Code | Title | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 03310000 | Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products | Food deliveries |
| 03311000 | Fish | Fresh fish supply to public institutions |
| 03312000 | Crustaceans and molluscs | Seafood for institutional catering |
| 03313000 | Aquatic products | Algae, seaweed, aquaculture products |
| 77600000 | Hunting services | Fishing and water-body services |
| 90721700 | Endangered-species protection services | Fish stocking, spawning protection |
Contracting Authorities
The main contracting authorities in fishing are:
- Armed forces and public canteens: Large-volume procurement of fish and seafood
- Hospitals and care facilities: Regular supply contracts for fresh fish
- Fisheries authorities: Water-body management, fish stocking, monitoring
- Environment and nature conservation authorities: Reintroduction programmes, species protection
- Research institutions: Fishery-biological investigations and stock surveys
FAQ
Which certifications are relevant for fish deliveries to public bodies? MSC certification (sustainable fishing) and ASC certification (sustainable aquaculture) are increasingly used by public contracting authorities as a requirement or evaluation criterion, particularly in the context of sustainability goals.
Where can I find public tenders for fishing services? On TED under CPV code 03310000 and on national procurement platforms. Catering tenders often include fish as part of larger food lots.
Related NACE entries:
- NACE A – Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
- NACE 03.1 – Fishing
- NACE 03.2 – Aquaculture
- NACE 02 – Forestry and logging
- NACE 10 – Manufacture of food products
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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