NACE 11 – Manufacture of Beverages | Public Tenders
NACE 11: manufacture of beverages in public tenders. CPV codes, contracting authorities and typical contract types for beverage supplies to public institutions.
Definition: NACE 11 covers the manufacture of beverages, including non-alcoholic drinks, mineral and spring water, beer, wine, spirits and juices. Public procurement primarily concerns beverage supplies to canteens, hospitals and public authorities.
Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: April 2026
What does NACE 11 cover?
NACE 11 (Manufacture of beverages) classifies businesses that produce alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks — a sector with recurring public supply contracts for canteens, catering facilities and public authorities.
| Group | Title | Typical Goods |
|---|---|---|
| 11.0 | Manufacture of beverages | Beer, wine, spirits, mineral water, juices, soft drinks |
Public tenders – beverages
Beverage supplies to public institutions are tendered regularly, primarily as part of catering framework agreements or as standalone supply contracts.
Typical contract types:
- Mineral and drinking water supplies: Offices, public authorities, educational institutions
- Beverage supply for canteens: Juices, soft drinks, water, coffee for staff restaurants
- Vending machine refilling: Beverage vending machines in schools, public offices, railway stations
- Event beverages: Hospitality at state ceremonies, trade fairs, public events
- Armed forces supply: Long-life beverages and field rations
| CPV Code | Title | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 15900000 | Beverages, tobacco and related products | General beverage supplies |
| 15910000 | Distilled alcoholic beverages | Spirits supplies |
| 15930000 | Wines | Wine supplies for representational use |
| 15980000 | Non-alcoholic beverages | Juices, soft drinks, mineral water |
| 15981000 | Mineral water | Drinking-water bottles for offices |
| 15982000 | Soft drinks | Soft drinks, energy drinks |
Contracting authorities
The principal contracting authorities for beverage supplies are:
- Federal authorities and ministries: Hospitality contracts, vending machine supply
- Canteens and staff restaurants: Public institutions with in-house catering
- Schools and universities: Beverage vending and refectory supplies
- Hospitals: Patient beverage supply
- Armed forces: Field rations and barracks supply
FAQ
Are beverage supplies tendered separately or as part of catering contracts? Both approaches are common. Large institutions with their own kitchen operations often tender beverages separately. Smaller contracting authorities integrate beverages into broader food lots. Vending machine installations are tendered as standalone services.
Which organic and sustainability requirements apply to beverage tenders? Contracting authorities increasingly require organic juices, fair-trade products or beverages in reusable packaging. Environmental criteria may be formulated as award criteria or as technical specifications.
Related NACE entries:
- NACE C – Manufacturing
- NACE 11.0 – Manufacture of beverages
- NACE 10 – Manufacture of food products and animal feeds
- NACE 12 – Manufacture of tobacco products
Last updated: April 2026 All information provided without warranty. For legally binding advice, please consult a law firm specialising in public procurement law.
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