CPV 033 – Agricultural, Hunting and Fishery Products

What does CPV 033 cover?

CPV Group 033 (03300000) classifies public contracts for agricultural, hunting and fishery products – a broad range of animal primary products spanning livestock produce, game and poultry through to fresh fish and seafood. This group covers raw products derived directly from animal husbandry, hunting or fishing that have not been processed or have been barely processed.

Products typically tendered under CPV 033 include slaughter animals, live animals for breeding and educational purposes, fresh meat, raw milk, eggs and fresh fish. Common contracting authorities include public slaughterhouses, veterinary facilities, agricultural education centres, large kitchens in public institutions and research establishments.

In contrast to CPV Division 15 (food), CPV 033 is distinguished by the fact that exclusively fresh, unprocessed animal products are covered. Processed meat, sausage products or preserved fish, on the other hand, fall under the relevant sub-groups of Division 15. Group 033 differs from Group 034 (forestry) by focusing on animal rather than plant raw materials.

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.

Typical Services in CPV 033

• Supply of fresh meat and poultry for public large-scale kitchens and hospitals
• Procurement of live animals for agricultural education institutions and animal parks
• Egg supply for catering facilities and schools
• Raw milk and fresh dairy products for public canteens

Examples of Tenders with CPV 033

• Fresh meat supply for a university hospital: A major university hospital tenders the regular supply of fresh beef, pork and poultry in institutional catering packs for patient nutrition and staff canteen operations, with requirements for animal welfare certificates and origin labelling.
• Procurement of farm animals for an agricultural education centre: An agricultural training centre procures young livestock of various breeds for hands-on instruction in animal husbandry, breeding and animal health.
• Game meat supply for armed forces kitchens: A military catering facility tenders the seasonal supply of processed venison from regional hunting operations to implement sustainable and regional nutrition concepts.

Current tenders with CPV 033 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 033 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Hospitals, schools, armed forces, correctional facilities, agricultural education centres and municipal animal shelters are typical contracting authorities under CPV 033. In particular, hospitals and care facilities have a constant demand for fresh animal foodstuffs and regularly re-tender corresponding framework agreements.

Companies and Bidders

Butchers, slaughterhouses, livestock dealers, fish wholesalers, poultry breeders and game estate holders can win public contracts under CPV 033. For larger contracts, evidence of chilled logistics, food safety compliance and supply capacity is decisive. 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 033?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 033)

With tender.match, meat businesses, fish traders and livestock keepers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 033 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, hunting and fishery 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.

Company Match – Find the Right Partners and Suppliers (CPV 033)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for supply contracts for animal 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 033

What does the CPV code 03300000 mean?

The CPV code 03300000 designates the group "Agricultural, Hunting and Fishery Products" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers public contracts for fresh, unprocessed animal products from agriculture, hunting and fisheries and is relevant for all facilities with a regular demand for fresh animal foodstuffs.

How do I find tenders with CPV 033?

Tenders with CPV 033 are published at EU level on TED and on national platforms. The most efficient method is to use Bond, which aggregates tenders from over 1,000 sources and automatically filters them by CPV code, region and company profile.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 033?

Typical requirements include veterinary authority approvals, HACCP certificates, evidence of animal welfare compliance, chilled logistics capacity and references for comparable supply contracts. Details are governed by VgV or UVgO depending on the contract value.