NACE 08 – Other Mining and Quarrying | Public Tenders
NACE 08: Stone, sand and other mining in public tenders. CPV codes, contracting authorities and contract types for construction raw materials.
Definition: NACE 08 covers the quarrying of natural stone, gravel, sand and clay as well as other minerals such as salt and sulphur. The sector supplies key construction raw materials for public infrastructure projects and is closely linked to the construction and civil engineering sector.
Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: April 2026
What does NACE 08 cover?
NACE 08 (Other mining and quarrying) classifies businesses that extract mineral construction raw materials and other minerals — a supplier sector of high relevance for public construction and infrastructure projects.
| Group | Title | Typical services |
|---|---|---|
| 08.1 | Quarrying of stone, sand and clay | Natural stone, gravel, sand, clay, limestone |
| 08.9 | Mining and quarrying n.e.c. | Salt, kaolin, feldspar, pumice |
Public Tenders – Stone, Sand and Other Minerals
Construction raw materials from NACE 08 are used extensively in public construction projects. Tenders are usually issued as part of construction projects or as direct material supplies.
Typical types of contract:
- Ballast material for road and railway construction: Track ballast, chippings and base-course material for infrastructure projects
- Sand and gravel for concrete works: Supplies for public building and civil engineering projects
- Natural stone for paving works: Granite paving, natural-stone slabs for squares and footpaths
- Salt for winter service: De-icing salt for municipal and state road winter services
- Recultivation services: Restoration of extraction areas after removal
| CPV Code | Title | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 14000000 | Mining, basic metals and related products | General raw-material supplies |
| 14200000 | Sand and clay | Building sand, clay for construction projects |
| 14210000 | Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates | Road and railway construction |
| 14212000 | Granules, chippings, stone powder, pebbles, gravel | Base courses, fill materials |
| 34927100 | De-icing salt | Winter-service de-icing salt |
| 14212410 | Macadam | Paving, square surfacing |
Contracting Authorities
The main contracting authorities in this sector are:
- Road authorities: Procurement of ballast, chippings and base-course material
- Railway infrastructure operators: Track ballast for trackbed (DB InfraGO, ÖBB)
- Municipal works yards: Winter-service salt, sand and gravel for maintenance
- Public construction clients: Material supplies for building and civil engineering projects
- Environmental authorities: Restoration fills, dyke material
FAQ
Are construction raw materials procured directly or as part of construction works? Both are common. For larger projects (e.g. motorway construction), material supplies are part of the construction contract. For ongoing maintenance, municipal works yards often procure ballast, sand and salt as standalone supply contracts.
What is the threshold for salt supplies to municipalities? De-icing salt supplies as supply contracts are subject to the threshold of EUR 221,000 for public contracting authorities. Larger municipalities and federal states often bundle requirements in framework agreements and tender EU-wide.
Related NACE entries:
- NACE B – Mining and quarrying
- NACE 08.1 – Quarrying of stone, sand and clay
- NACE 08.9 – Mining and quarrying n.e.c.
- NACE 07 – Mining of metal ores
- 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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