NACE 05 – Mining of Coal and Lignite | Public Tenders
NACE 05: Mining of coal and lignite in public tenders. CPV codes, contracting authorities and typical contracts for hard coal and lignite mining.
Definition: NACE 05 covers the mining of hard coal and lignite, including the extraction, processing and agglomeration of coal. Public procurement mainly concerns energy utilities, power-plant operators and rehabilitation services in the mining sector.
Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: April 2026
What does NACE 05 cover?
NACE 05 (Mining of coal and lignite) classifies businesses that mine and process hard coal and lignite — a declining but still procurement-relevant sector, particularly in relation to mining-supply and rehabilitation services.
| Group | Title | Typical services |
|---|---|---|
| 05.1 | Mining of hard coal | Underground mining, coal extraction, processing |
| 05.2 | Mining of lignite | Opencast mining, lignite extraction, power generation |
Public Tenders – Mining of Coal and Lignite
In coal mining, public contracts are mainly associated with infrastructure, safety, mine rehabilitation and energy generation. The phase-out of coal-fired power generation is increasingly generating tenders for dismantling and revitalisation.
Typical types of contract:
- Coal deliveries to power and heating plants: Procurement for municipal and state energy utilities
- Mine rehabilitation and restoration: Recultivation of opencast areas, mine-water management
- Mine-water management: Permanent pumping systems in disused mines
- Mining safety services: Ventilation systems, fire protection, monitoring
- Dismantling and decommissioning: Shaft sealing, demolition of buildings on former colliery sites
| CPV Code | Title | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 09110000 | Solid fuels | Coal deliveries to heating plants |
| 09111000 | Coal and coal-based fuels | Hard coal procurement |
| 09112000 | Lignite and peat | Lignite deliveries |
| 45112000 | Excavating and earthmoving works | Mine rehabilitation, opencast recultivation |
| 90720000 | Environmental protection | Mine water, contaminated-site remediation |
| 71350000 | Engineering-related scientific and technical services | Mining monitoring, geological reports |
Contracting Authorities
The main contracting authorities in the coal-mining sector are:
- Municipal and state energy utilities: Coal procurement for power stations
- Mine rehabilitation companies: RAG AG, LMBV (Lusatian and Central German Mining Administration)
- Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR): Monitoring and exploration services
- Environmental authorities: Rehabilitation of mining legacy damage
- States and municipalities in mining regions: Infrastructure measures for post-mining transitions
FAQ
Which tenders still exist in coal mining? Active coal mining in Germany will end by 2038. Nevertheless, substantial tenders are arising for mine-water management, recultivation, safety works and structural-change projects in mining regions.
Which businesses are qualified for mine rehabilitation contracts? Businesses with experience in civil engineering, specialist construction, geotechnics and environmental engineering are in demand. References for comparable mining-environment projects are key eligibility criteria.
Related NACE entries:
- NACE B – Mining and quarrying
- NACE 05.1 – Mining of hard coal
- NACE 05.2 – Mining of lignite
- NACE 06 – Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas
- NACE 09 – Mining support service activities
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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