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NACE 20.3 – Manufacture of Paints, Varnishes, Printing Inks and Mastics | Public Tenders

NACE 20.3: paints, varnishes and printing inks in public tenders. CPV codes for coating products and sealants of the public sector.

Definition: NACE 20.3 covers the manufacture of paints, varnishes and coatings for construction and industry, printing inks and sealants, mastics and filling compounds. These products are ubiquitous in public construction and maintenance.

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

What does NACE 20.3 cover?

NACE 20.3 (Manufacture of paints, varnishes, printing inks and mastics) classifies manufacturers of coating materials and adhesives — products indispensable in public construction, road marking and printing.

Group 20.3 within Section C and Division 20 covers:

ClassTitleTypical Products
20.30Manufacture of paints, varnishes, printing inks and masticsDispersion paints, varnishes, primers, printing inks, silicone sealants, joint mortars, filling compounds

Public tenders: paints, varnishes and sealants

Coating materials and sealants are procured regularly under public construction and maintenance measures — whether for building painting, road markings or specialty coatings.

Typical contract types

  • Building painting and façades: Façade paints, interior paints for public buildings, schools, hospitals; frequently in refurbishment and renovation projects
  • Road-marking paints: Floor-marking paints for carriageways, cycle paths, car parks; closely linked to road-construction tenders
  • Industrial varnishes and anti-corrosion: Coatings for bridges, metal structures, railings and municipal infrastructure
  • Printing inks: Procurement for public-sector printing houses and printing service providers
  • Sealants and silicones: Joint sealing in construction and refurbishment measures on public buildings
  • Fire-protective coatings: Intumescent coatings for fire-protection requirements in public buildings

Thresholds and procedure types

Paint and varnish supplies are typically part of building or maintenance tenders or are awarded as standalone supply contracts. For larger framework agreements (e.g. for building maintenance of multiple sites), EU thresholds can be reached.

Relevant CPV codes for NACE 20.3

CPV CodeTitleApplication
44800000Paints, varnishes and masticsGeneral coating materials
44810000PaintsDispersion paints, varnish paints
44820000VarnishesProtective varnishes, clear varnishes
44830000Mastics, fillers, puttyPrimers, filling compounds
44832000SealantsJoint and sealing compounds
34922100Road-marking materialsCarriageway markings

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

Relevant contracting authorities for products in NACE 20.3 are municipal building-construction offices and estate managers (building paints), road-construction authorities (marking paints), the armed forces and police (barracks and service-building paints), public housing companies, and bridge and engineering-construction departments (corrosion protection). Paints and varnishes are often integrated into construction and maintenance services rather than tendered separately.

Companies and bidders

Paint manufacturers and traders in public tenders should observe:

  • VOC directive compliance: Compliance with limits for volatile organic compounds under the EU Decopaint Directive
  • Ecolabels: Blue Angel or EU Ecolabel for low-emission interior paints
  • Technical data sheets: Complete declarations of performance under the Construction Products Regulation
  • References: Evidence of comparable supplies for public projects

Frequently asked questions about NACE 20.3 and public tenders

Are paints and varnishes tendered separately or as part of construction services?
Both are common. For smaller projects, painting work including material is bundled in a trade lot. For larger procurement (e.g. central stockholding for many sites), paints are tendered as standalone supply contracts.

Which environmental requirements apply to interior paints for public buildings?
Public contracting authorities increasingly require low-emission paints with recognised ecolabels (Blue Angel RAL UZ 12a, EU Ecolabel). For nurseries and schools, particularly strict requirements apply to VOC emissions and freedom from harmful substances.

NACE 20.3 in context: Section C and Division 20

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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