NACE 10.9 – Manufacture of Prepared Animal Feeds | Public Tenders

NACE 10.9: manufacture of animal feeds in public tenders. CPV codes and tenders for animal feed, pet food and compound feeds.

Definition: NACE 10.9 covers the manufacture of compound feeds for farm animals (cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep) as well as pet food (dogs, cats, birds, small pets) and other feed preparations. The manufacture of fishmeal for feed purposes is also included.

Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: April 2026

What does NACE 10.9 cover?

NACE 10.9 (Manufacture of prepared animal feeds) classifies businesses that process raw materials into species-appropriate feeds for farm and companion animals — a segment with public-sector relevance for police service dogs, riding and working horses, as well as state-run animal husbandry.

Group 10.9 within Division 10 contains the following classes:

Class	Title	Typical Products
10.91	Manufacture of prepared feeds for farm animals	Concentrate feed (pellets, meal), mineral feed, specialty feed for cattle, pigs, poultry
10.92	Manufacture of prepared pet foods	Dog food, cat food, bird food, small pet nutrition (wet and dry food)

Contracting authorities include police and customs agencies with service-dog units, riding schools operated by public institutions, publicly owned zoological gardens, and authorities with livestock holdings (e.g. forestry administration, armed forces remount depots).

Public tenders: animal feed and feedstuffs

Public-sector feed tenders concentrate on service dogs at the police, customs and armed forces, as well as state animal husbandry in zoos and public riding facilities.

Typical contract types

Service-dog food for police and customs: Framework agreements for dry food, wet food and specialty diets for police and customs service dogs across all German police forces and customs
Horse feed for mounted units: Tenders for oats, hay, concentrate feed and mineral supplements for mounted police units and armed forces remounts
Feed for zoological gardens: Municipal zoos and animal parks tender fresh meat, fruit, vegetables and specialty feed for exotic animals
Bird and small-pet feed: Occasional procurement for public school biology departments and children's farms
Fish feed for public fisheries: State forestry administrations and state fish-rearing facilities procure fishmeal and aquaculture feed
Feed additives: Vitamin premixes and mineral supplements for state-run livestock holdings

Thresholds and procedure types

Tenders for service-dog food at federal level (Federal Police, customs) reach EU-relevant volumes. At state level, police tenders for service-dog food are frequently conducted as open procedures or national tenders. Zoological gardens use their own procurement offices or municipal procurement bodies depending on their legal status.

Relevant CPV codes for NACE 10.9

CPV Code	Title	Application
15700000	Animal feedingstuffs	Parent category, all feeds
15710000	Prepared animal feeds for farm and other animals	Compound feed for cattle, pigs, poultry
15720000	Pet foods	Dog, cat, bird food
15711000	Fish feeds	Fishmeal as protein component in feed
15712000	Dry fodder	Pellets and granulates for farm and companion animals
03142500	Eggs	Eggs for animal feed manufacture and nutrition
15721000	Dog food	Dry food, wet food for service dogs

Current tenders are published on TED and on national procurement portals.

Contracting authorities and bidders

Public contracting authorities

The Federal Police operates one of the largest service-dog units in Germany and regularly tenders dog food centrally. All 16 state police forces have their own service-dog units with recurring feed requirements. Customs (the Federal Customs Administration) procures food for drug-detection dogs, explosives-detection dogs and service dogs. Municipal zoos (around 60 publicly owned zoological gardens in Germany and Austria) regularly tender animal feed and animal care. Mounted police units in Hamburg, Munich, Berlin and elsewhere require horse-keeping supplies.

Companies and bidders

Feed manufacturers and traders seeking public contracts must meet the following requirements:

Feed-law registration: Authorisation and registration under Regulation (EC) 183/2005 (feed hygiene)
GMP+ certification or QS certification: Recognised quality management systems for feed businesses
Product specifications: Nutrient analyses, raw-material declarations, minimum shelf life
Veterinary requirements: For meat-based pet food, compliance with Regulation (EC) 1069/2009 (animal by-products)
Supply capacity: Reliable delivery to service-dog centres and equestrian facilities, where required nationwide

Frequently asked questions about NACE 10.9 and public tenders

How is food for police service dogs tendered?
Police forces typically tender service-dog food as supply framework agreements with terms of one to four years. The requirements usually include: certified meat quality (proof of origin), nutrient analysis, veterinary control, minimum shelf life and frequently specialty diet formulations for working dogs (high protein content, energy-dense). Specific requirements for training and performance dogs (e.g. agility dogs) may form separate lots.

Can pet shops and pet-food importers participate in public tenders?
Yes — provided they meet the feed-law requirements (registration under Regulation (EC) 183/2005) and can demonstrate the product specifications of the contracting authority. For pet food, compliance with EU labelling rules (Regulation (EC) 767/2009) is a minimum requirement. Traders can specialise in particular product lots (e.g. wet food, dry food, supplementary feed).

NACE 10.9 in context: Section C and Division 10

NACE C – Manufacturing: Parent section
NACE 10 – Manufacture of food products and animal feeds: Food manufacturing division
NACE 10.1 – Processing and preserving of meat: Meat as a raw material for pet food
NACE 11.0 – Manufacture of beverages: Next group in Section C

Last updated: April 2026
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