NACE 39 – Remediation Activities | Public Tenders
NACE 39 Environmental remediation: public contracts for contaminated-site clean-up, soil decontamination and environmental protection. CPV codes and authorities.
Definition: NACE 39 covers services for the remediation of environmental pollution — in particular the remediation of contaminated soils and waters, the decontamination of industrial brownfields and protection against environmental damage. Public contracting authorities are frequently subject to tendering obligations for contaminated sites on their own land or within funding programmes.
Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: January 2026
What does NACE 39 cover?
NACE 39 (Remediation activities and other waste management services) classifies specialist service providers that remediate and restore contaminated land, buildings and waters.
| Group | Title | Typical services |
|---|---|---|
| 39.0 | Remediation activities | Contaminated-site remediation, excavation of contaminated soil, groundwater remediation, asbestos abatement, PCB disposal, unexploded ordnance clearance, river renaturalisation |
Public Tenders – Environmental Remediation
Public authorities tender environmental remediation when state-owned property or contaminated sites in the public interest must be remediated:
- Contaminated-site investigations and risk assessments (Phase I/II studies)
- Soil remediation of contaminated sites (former industrial or military land)
- Asbestos abatement in public buildings (schools, authorities, hospitals)
- Unexploded ordnance clearance (statutory mandatory task)
- Groundwater clean-up (pump-and-treat methods, reactive barriers)
- Renaturalisation measures at waters and biotopes (EU LIFE projects)
Relevant CPV codes
| CPV code | Title | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 90732000 | Soil-pollution services | Soil remediation and decontamination |
| 90732100 | Treatment of contaminated soils | On-site soil treatment |
| 90733000 | Services related to water pollution | Groundwater and water remediation |
| 45262660 | Asbestos-removal work | Building remediation (asbestos) |
| 90523000 | Munitions disposal | Unexploded ordnance clearance |
| 71351700 | Scientific prospecting services | Soil and contaminated-site investigations |
Contracting Authorities
- Federal and state authorities (Federal Institute for Real Estate (BImA), federal armed forces properties)
- Municipalities and urban development companies for conversion areas
- Federal Environment Agency and state environmental agencies under funding programmes
- EU co-financed project bodies (ERDF, LIFE programme)
- Federal Railway Property for railway brownfields
FAQ
Who is subject to tendering for the remediation of contaminated sites on private land? The tendering obligation generally applies to public contracting authorities. Private landowners receiving state remediation funding may be required by the funding terms (grant decisions) to conduct tenders.
Which certifications are relevant for environmental remediation companies? Typical requirements include: specialist waste management company certificate (§ 56 KrWG), authorisation under TRGS 519 (asbestos), competence certificates for unexploded ordnance clearance, and ISO 14001 (environmental management system).
- NACE E – Water supply, sewerage, waste: Parent section
- NACE 38 – Waste management: Waste collection and treatment
- NACE 37 – Sewerage: Wastewater treatment
Last updated: January 2026 All information is provided without guarantee. For legally binding advice, please consult a law firm specialising in public procurement law.
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