NACE 25.1 – Manufacture of Structural Metal Products | Public Tenders

NACE 25.1: Metal containers and packaging in public procurement. CPV codes, contracting authorities and procurement procedures for tanks and containers.

Definition: NACE 25.1 covers the manufacture of tanks, containers, silos, containers and packaging made of steel and light metals for the transport and storage of gases, liquids and bulk materials.

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

What does NACE 25.1 cover?

NACE 25.1 (Manufacture of structural metal products) classifies manufacturers of pressure vessels, storage tanks and transport containers — key products for the energy, water and waste-management sectors.

Class	Title	Typical outputs
25.11	Manufacture of metal structures and parts	Steel halls, bridge elements, towers, masts
25.12	Manufacture of doors and windows of metal	Steel and aluminium doors, gates, window frames

Other typical products in the group include liquid tanks, pressure vessels (compressed-air receivers, gas cylinders), waste containers and refuse containers, and bulk-material silos.

Public tenders: metal containers and packaging

Metal containers and structures from NACE 25.1 are procured in public procurement for infrastructure, waste management, firefighting water supply and public buildings.

Typical contract types

Refuse containers: municipalities procure waste containers, recycling containers and underground containers for street cleaning
Firefighting water tanks: fire services and municipalities procure underground firefighting water reservoirs and above-ground tanks
Steel and aluminium gates for public buildings: school gates, garage doors for municipal vehicle halls, industrial gates for depots
Storage tanks for heating oil and diesel: heating systems of public properties, fuel depots for fleets
Steel containers for site setup: public construction projects procure office and sanitary containers

Relevant CPV codes

CPV code	Title	Application area
44613000	Large containers	Storage containers, tanks for water and fuels
34928480	Refuse containers	Waste containers, recycling containers
44211000	Prefabricated buildings	Steel structures, container modules
44221000	Windows	Metal window frames
44221100	Windows	Steel and aluminium windows

Contracting authorities and bidders

Public contracting authorities

Municipal waste-management and cleansing operations, fire and civil-protection authorities, property and building administrations of federal, state and local authorities, and energy utilities are the main buyers. Pressure vessels for gas supply systems are subject to utilities procurement law.

Bidders and eligibility requirements

Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU: for pressure vessels, CE marking under PED is mandatory
ADR certification: transport containers for dangerous goods require ADR approvals
EN 1090: execution of steel and aluminium load-bearing structures
Welding certifications: DIN EN ISO 3834 for quality requirements for welding work

Frequently asked questions on NACE 25.1 and public tenders

Do prefabricated container buildings for schools or offices fall under NACE 25.1? Container and modular buildings fall primarily under NACE 25.11 (metal structures). For rental or turnkey delivery, services from other NACE areas are combined. The boundary with a works contract is relevant in procurement terms.

What standards apply to municipal waste containers? Waste containers must comply with EN 840 (mobile waste containers) or EN 13071 (underground containers). Contracting authorities frequently require additional RAL quality assurances or ÖNORM certifications.

NACE C – Manufacturing: parent section
NACE 25 – Fabricated metal products: parent division
NACE 25.2 – Heating equipment and boilers: related products
NACE 25.9 – Other fabricated metal products: further metal products

Last updated: January 2026 All information provided without warranty. For legally binding advice, please consult a law firm specialising in public procurement.