CPV 152 – Fish and Other Water Animals

CPV 152 covers public procurement of fresh, frozen, preserved and prepared fish, seafood and other aquatic products for institutional catering across the EU.

What does CPV Group 152 cover?

CPV Group 152 (15200000) classifies public contracts for the procurement of fish, seafood and other water animals in all forms of processing. This includes fresh and chilled fish fillets, frozen whole fish and portions, smoked fish, tinned fish such as tuna and sardines, shellfish, crustaceans and prepared fish products such as fish fingers and fish cakes.

Public demand for fish products is driven by collective catering obligations, dietary requirements and, increasingly, sustainability targets. Hospitals, schools, military catering, university refectories and care homes all have recurring needs for fish products. Many public authorities have adopted procurement policies favouring certified sustainable seafood (e.g. MSC-certified products), which is reflected in tender specifications under CPV 152.

The group also covers processed aquatic products such as fish paste, dried fish and ready-made fish meals. Deliveries are typically required to comply with strict cold-chain standards and product traceability requirements under EU food law.

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

Typical Services in CPV 152

Fresh and chilled fish fillets (cod, salmon, trout, hake)
Frozen fish portions and whole fish
Smoked and cured fish products
Tinned fish (tuna, sardines, mackerel)
Shellfish and crustaceans (prawns, mussels)
Prepared fish products (fish fingers, fish cakes) for institutional kitchens

Examples of Tenders with CPV 152

Frozen fish supply for hospital catering: A regional hospital group procures frozen, pre-portioned fish fillets (cod, pollock, salmon) for weekly fish day menus, requiring MSC certification and nutritional data sheets.
Tinned fish for prison catering service: A correctional facility tenders supply of canned tuna in water and other preserved fish products for use in cold buffets and packed meal preparation.
Fresh fish delivery for a university refectory: A university procures fresh whole fish and fillets twice weekly for its self-catering refectory, with requirements for verified species labelling and sustainable sourcing certification.

Current tenders with CPV 152 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 152 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Hospital catering services, school meal providers, the military, prison catering units and university refectories are the typical contracting authorities under CPV 152. Sustainability certification requirements (MSC, ASC) and mandatory allergen documentation are increasingly standard in tender specifications.

Companies and Bidders

Fish wholesalers, seafood distributors, food service companies specialising in institutional fish supply and importers of processed fish products are the main bidders. Cold-chain logistics, HACCP certification and product traceability documentation are standard eligibility requirements. Companies with access to certified sustainable sourcing have a structural advantage in modern public tenders.

Information on eligibility criteria and procurement procedures is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 152?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 152)

With tender.match, fish wholesalers, seafood distributors and food service companies automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 152 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 fish and seafood supply contracts 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 152)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for fish and seafood supply projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger institutional catering contracts 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 152

What does the CPV code 15200000 mean?

The CPV code 15200000 covers the group "Fish and Other Water Animals" in the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It is used to classify public contracts for the supply of fresh, frozen, preserved and prepared fish and seafood products to public catering institutions across the EU.

How do I find tenders with CPV 152?

Tenders with CPV 152 are published at EU level on TED. Many below-threshold contracts are published on national platforms such as DTVP. Bond aggregates all sources and filters by company profile.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 152?

Standard requirements include HACCP certification, food law registration, cold-chain logistics capability, species and origin labelling compliance and references for comparable institutional deliveries. Details are governed by the VgV or the UVgO depending on contract value.