NACE 20.2 – Manufacture of Pesticides and Other Agrochemical Products | Public Tenders
NACE 20.2: pesticides and disinfectants in public tenders. CPV codes, contracting authorities and procurement examples.
Definition: NACE 20.2 covers the manufacture of plant-protection products, pesticides and disinfectants for industrial, agricultural and medical applications. Disinfectants in particular are indispensable in public healthcare and hygiene programmes.
Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: January 2026
What does NACE 20.2 cover?
NACE 20.2 (Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products) classifies manufacturers of biocidal products and plant-protection products — products with direct relevance for public health, hygiene and green-space management.
Group 20.2 within Section C and Division 20 covers:
| Class | Title | Typical Products |
|---|---|---|
| 20.20 | Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products | Herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, hand sanitisers, surface disinfectants, biocides |
Public tenders: pest control and disinfection
Disinfectants and pest-control products are tendered regularly and in large volumes by hospitals, schools, care facilities and municipal services.
Typical contract types
- Hand sanitisers: Procurement for hospitals, medical practices, care homes, public institutions; particularly strong demand since the COVID-19 pandemic
- Surface disinfectants: Surface disinfection in medical facilities, schools, public transport
- Pest control: Biocides and rodenticides for municipal pest-control services (rats, pigeons, cockroaches)
- Plant protection products: Herbicides and fungicides for municipal parks, forestry and road-verge maintenance
- Hygienic laundry disinfection: Chemicals for laundries in hospitals and care facilities
- Swimming-pool disinfection: Chlorine- and bromine-based disinfectants for public swimming pools
Thresholds and procedure types
Disinfectant procurement regularly exceeds EU thresholds, particularly in central hospital procurement. Public healthcare facilities bundle these needs under framework agreements.
Relevant CPV codes for NACE 20.2
| CPV Code | Title | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 24455000 | Disinfectants | General disinfectant products |
| 33631600 | Antiseptics and disinfectants | Medical hand disinfection |
| 24450000 | Agrochemical products | Pesticides, biocides in general |
| 24452000 | Herbicides | Weed killers |
| 24451000 | Insecticides | Insect control |
| 77411000 | Pest-control services | Combination of product and service |
Current tenders with these CPV codes are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.
Contracting authorities and bidders
Public contracting authorities
The principal contracting authorities for products in NACE 20.2 are hospitals and healthcare facilities (disinfectants in large quantities), municipal pest-control services, public swimming pools and leisure facilities (pool chemicals), schools and nurseries (hygiene products), parks departments and forestry administrations (plant-protection products) and the armed forces and police (hygiene requirements for barracks and service buildings).
Companies and bidders
Manufacturers and traders in NACE 20.2 must meet the following requirements in public tenders:
- Authorisations: Biocidal-product authorisation under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (528/2012), plant-protection authorisations
- Effectiveness evidence: Certified test reports on disinfection efficacy (DVV, RKI, DGHM lists)
- Safety data sheets: Up-to-date GHS-compliant safety data sheets for all products
- Environmental evidence: Biodegradability, aquatic-toxicity data, disposal evidence
Frequently asked questions about NACE 20.2 and public tenders
Which disinfectant evidence do hospitals require in tenders?
Hospitals generally require listing on the DGHM list (Disinfectant List of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology) or the VAH list, plus efficacy evidence to EN standards (e.g. EN 1500 for hygienic hand disinfection). Authorisations under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation are mandatory for certain product categories.
Are plant-protection products for municipal green spaces still tenderable?
The use of chemical plant-protection products on public areas is increasingly restricted by EU sustainability strategy and national rules. Many municipalities preferentially tender mechanical weed control or products meeting ecological criteria. Legal applications nevertheless exist, particularly in forestry and roadside vegetation.
NACE 20.2 in context: Section C and Division 20
- NACE C – Manufacturing: Parent section
- NACE 20 – Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products: Parent division
- NACE 20.1 – Basic chemicals and intermediates: Upstream group
- NACE 20.4 – Soap, cleaning and personal-care products: Related group
Last updated: January 2026
All information provided without warranty. For legally binding advice, please consult a law firm specialising in public procurement law.
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