NACE 16 – Manufacture of Wood, Cork, Straw and Plaiting Articles | Public Tenders
NACE 16: wood processing in public tenders. CPV codes, contracting authorities and typical contract types for wood products, furniture intermediates and construction timber.
Definition: NACE 16 covers the sawing, planing and impregnation of wood as well as the manufacture of veneer, wood-based panels, parquet, wooden packaging and other wood products. The sector is closely linked to public building and civil engineering and to furniture procurement.
Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: April 2026
What does NACE 16 cover?
NACE 16 (Manufacture of wood, cork, straw and plaiting articles) classifies businesses in wood processing — a sector with broad relevance for public construction timber supplies, floor coverings and timber structures.
| Group | Title | Typical Goods |
|---|---|---|
| 16.1 | Sawmilling and planing of wood | Construction timber, sawnwood, impregnated posts |
| 16.2 | Manufacture of products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials | Panels, parquet, pallets, doors, window frames |
Public tenders – wood processing
Wood products are used in significant quantities in public construction. From construction timber for roof trusses to wooden play equipment — procurement relevance is broad.
Typical contract types:
- Construction timber and roof-truss structures: Carpentry and timber-construction work for public buildings
- Wood-block flooring and parquet: Floor coverings for administrative buildings, sports halls
- Wooden play equipment for playgrounds: Climbing frames, swings, sandpit frames
- Wooden bridges and walkways: Municipal footbridges in timber
- Wooden guide posts and signposts: Signage in nature reserves and on hiking trails
| CPV Code | Title | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 03400000 | Forestry and logging products | Raw and sawn timber |
| 44000000 | Construction structures and materials | Wood materials for construction projects |
| 44191000 | Various wood products | Panels, parquet, doors |
| 44192000 | Other miscellaneous construction materials | Wood-frame structures |
| 37535000 | Roundabouts, swings, seesaws and similar | Wooden play equipment for playgrounds |
| 45422000 | Carpentry and joinery work | Timber-construction work on public buildings |
Contracting authorities
The principal contracting authorities for wood products are:
- Municipal estate managers: Wood floors, doors, windows for public buildings
- School authorities: Wood fittings for school buildings and yards
- Forestry and nature-protection authorities: Wooden walkways, shelters, signage
- Municipal works yards: Wooden posts, fencing material for public sites
- Sports-facility operators: Wooden structures for outdoor facilities
FAQ
Which timber certifications are required for public procurement? PEFC and FSC certifications are increasingly formulated in public tenders as minimum requirements or award criteria. This is in line with national action plans for sustainable public procurement.
Are wooden play installations for schools subject to tendering? Above the national thresholds (in Germany, EUR 25,000 for supplies), wooden play equipment must be tendered. Play equipment must comply with EN 1176 and be supplied with CE marking.
Related NACE entries:
- NACE C – Manufacturing
- NACE 16.1 – Sawmilling and planing of wood
- NACE 16.2 – Manufacture of wood, cork and plaiting articles
- NACE 02 – Forestry and logging
- NACE 31 – Manufacture of furniture
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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