CPV 03 – Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Products

What does CPV 03 cover?

CPV Division 03 (03000000) classifies public contracts for agricultural, hunting, forestry and fishery products and directly related goods. It covers the procurement of raw materials of plant and animal origin that have not been processed or have been processed only minimally – from cereals and vegetables to timber and bark products through to fish and seafood.

Public contracting authorities procure products under this CPV code to supply canteens, schools, hospitals and other public facilities. Forestry products are procured for the maintenance of public green spaces and woodlands, while fishery products are particularly relevant for collective catering operations.

Within the CPV hierarchy, Division 03 is divided into several groups: arable crops (031), horticultural and garden products (032), forestry products (033) and fishery and aquaculture products (034). The division is distinct from Division 15 (food and beverages), which covers processed foodstuffs.

Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008 on the revision of the CPV.

Key CPV Groups in Division 03

CPV Group	Name	Typical Contract Subject
CPV 031	Agricultural and horticultural products	Cereals, potatoes, oilseeds for public facilities
CPV 032	Horticultural products	Vegetables, fruit, plants for canteens and green spaces
CPV 033	Forestry products	Roundwood, firewood for public buildings and forests
CPV 034	Fishery and aquaculture products	Fresh fish for hospitals, schools and canteens

Examples of Tenders with CPV 03

• Supply of fresh vegetables for school canteens: A city authority tenders a framework agreement for the weekly delivery of organically produced vegetables and fruit for all municipal school canteens and childcare facilities.
• Timber felling and processing in municipal forests: A district authority awards services for forestry felling, processing and removal of timber from municipally managed forests under a multi-year contract.
• Fish supply for public hospitals: A hospital group procures fresh sea and freshwater fish as well as frozen fish for patient catering across several sites.

Current tenders with CPV 03 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 03 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipalities, school authorities, hospitals and correctional facilities are the most frequent contracting authorities under CPV 03. They procure raw food materials for collective catering, planting material for green spaces, and wood products for the maintenance of public forests. Federal and state forestry offices also regularly award forestry service contracts.

Companies and Bidders

Agricultural enterprises, forestry companies, fish wholesalers and agricultural traders find relevant public contracts under CPV 03. Since many framework agreements are tendered regionally and require short delivery times, regional suppliers often have structural advantages over national competitors. Further information on eligibility requirements and procurement procedures is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 03?

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With tender.match, agricultural enterprises, forestry companies and fish traders automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 03 directly in their dashboard. BOND indexes tenders from over 1,000 procurement portals in the EU – from TED to national platforms and regional contracting authorities. Instead of manually searching dozens of portals every day, matching supply contracts for agricultural products are filtered and delivered by industry, competency, region, and company profile. An automated gap analysis immediately shows where the company meets the requirements and where gaps exist. This ensures companies never miss a deadline and can focus on preparing their bids.

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For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for supply contracts in the field of agricultural products, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger framework agreements that a single company cannot handle alone, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 03

What does the CPV code 03000000 mean?

The CPV code 03000000 represents the division "Agricultural, Hunting, Forestry and Fishery Products" in the European Union's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It classifies public contracts for the procurement of unprocessed or minimally processed plant and animal products. Division 03 is one of the oldest and most fundamental CPV categories for the public procurement of primary products.

How do I find tenders with CPV 03?

Tenders with CPV 03 are published at EU level on TED and on national platforms. Many agricultural contracts are, however, tendered nationally below the EU thresholds. The most efficient method is to use Bond, which aggregates tenders from over 1,000 sources and filters them automatically.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 03?

Requirements vary depending on the contract subject. Typical criteria include evidence of production or trading capacity, quality assurance certificates (e.g. organic certification), food hygiene certificates and references for comparable supply contracts. Details are governed by VgV or UVgO depending on the contract value.