NACE 17 – Manufacture of Paper and Paper Products | Public Tenders
NACE 17: paper and paperboard industry in public tenders. CPV codes, contracting authorities and typical contract types for paper and packaging procurement.
Definition: NACE 17 covers the manufacture of pulp, paper, paperboard and articles thereof, including packaging, household paper and specialty paper products. Paper is one of the most procured consumables in the public sector.
Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: April 2026
What does NACE 17 cover?
NACE 17 (Manufacture of paper and paper products) classifies manufacturers of paper and paper products — one of the most frequently procured product groups in public administration.
| Group | Title | Typical Goods |
|---|---|---|
| 17.1 | Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard | Printing paper, copy paper, paperboard, corrugated board |
| 17.2 | Manufacture of articles of paper and paperboard | Packaging, hygiene paper, envelopes, notebooks |
Public tenders – paper and paperboard
Paper procurement is among the most regular procurement transactions in the public sector. From copy paper to corrugated-board packaging — the product range is wide.
Typical contract types:
- Copy paper and printer paper: Annual supply contracts for administrative authorities
- Hygiene paper: Toilet paper, paper towels for public buildings
- Office stationery in paper: Files, notebooks, envelopes
- Packaging material: Cardboard boxes and shipping materials for public authorities
- Specialty papers: Security papers for documentation, printing papers for identity offices
| CPV Code | Title | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 30197000 | Small office equipment in paper | Copy paper, office paper |
| 30197630 | Printing paper | Paper for printing products |
| 33771000 | Sanitary paper products | Toilet paper, paper towels |
| 19520000 | Plastic and paper products | Packaging films, packaging paper |
| 22900000 | Miscellaneous printed matter | Forms, pre-printed documents on paper |
| 24910000 | Glues | Adhesive paper, labels |
Contracting authorities
The principal contracting authorities for paper and paperboard products are:
- Federal and state authorities: Large volumes of copy paper, office supplies
- Schools and educational institutions: Teaching materials in paper
- Hospitals and care facilities: Large volumes of hygiene paper
- Federal postal and logistics services: Packaging material
- Printing operations of public bodies: Specialty papers for official print products
FAQ
Which environmental requirements apply to paper procurement? Public contracting authorities increasingly require recycled paper (Blue Angel RAL-UZ 14) or FSC/PEFC-certified virgin-fibre paper. The Blue Angel for recycled paper is a mandatory criterion in many federal states.
How are large paper procurements awarded? Bulk needs are often tendered as framework agreements (1–4 years) with defined minimum and maximum volumes. Central purchasing bodies (e.g. BBL in Austria, BeschA in Germany) often bundle across multiple authorities.
Related NACE entries:
- NACE C – Manufacturing
- NACE 17.1 – Manufacture of pulp and paper
- NACE 17.2 – Manufacture of articles of paper
- NACE 18 – Printing and reproduction of recorded media
- NACE 16 – Manufacture of wood 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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