CPV 153 – Fruit, Vegetables and Related Products

What does CPV Group 153 cover?

CPV Group 153 (15300000) classifies public contracts for fruit, vegetables and related products in fresh, frozen, dried and preserved forms. This encompasses a wide range of products: fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, frozen vegetables and mixed packs, canned and jarred fruit and vegetables, fruit juices and nectars, processed vegetable products such as tomato paste and purées, as well as pickled and fermented vegetables.

Collective catering in the public sector generates a sustained demand for fruit and vegetables. Schools, hospitals, care homes, military facilities and university canteens require regular, often daily, deliveries of fresh produce alongside larger periodic deliveries of frozen and preserved items. Increasing emphasis on plant-based nutrition in public catering, combined with sustainability criteria, means that procurement under CPV 153 is growing in strategic importance.

Many contracting authorities under this group require compliance with residue limits beyond the legal minimum, regional or organic sourcing preferences and full traceability from farm to delivery. Framework agreements with weekly call-off options are standard for fresh produce supply.

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 153

• Fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables for institutional kitchens
• Frozen vegetables and ready-to-cook vegetable packs
• Canned tomatoes, legumes and mixed vegetables
• Fruit and vegetable juices and nectars
• Tomato concentrates, purées and pastes
• Dried fruit and vegetables

Examples of Tenders with CPV 153

• Fresh fruit and vegetable supply for a school catering service: A municipal school catering authority procures daily delivery of fresh seasonal vegetables and fruit for cooking and salad bars in forty schools, specifying minimum organic content of 30%.
• Frozen vegetable supply for military catering: An armed forces catering facility procures pre-portioned frozen vegetable assortments for use in large-scale meal preparation, with requirements for nutritional specifications and allergen labelling.
• Canned goods for hospital kitchens: A hospital group tenders supply of canned tomatoes, beans, mixed vegetables and fruit compotes for use in cook-chill production, under a two-year framework with quarterly call-offs.

Current tenders with CPV 153 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 153 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

School catering services, hospital kitchen managers, military catering facilities, care home operators and university canteens are the primary buyers under CPV 153. The trend towards plant-based nutrition and sustainability criteria is transforming procurement specifications in this category. Contracting authorities increasingly apply award criteria relating to organic content, regional sourcing and food waste reduction.

Companies and Bidders

Fruit and vegetable wholesalers, food service distributors, specialist organic produce suppliers and regional growers' cooperatives are the main bidders. Cold-chain logistics for fresh produce, HACCP certification and the ability to provide consistent quality across seasonal variation are key eligibility factors.

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 153?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 153)

With tender.match, fruit and vegetable wholesalers, organic produce suppliers and food service distributors automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 153 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 produce 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 153)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for fruit and vegetable 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 153

What does the CPV code 15300000 mean?

The CPV code 15300000 covers the group "Fruit, Vegetables and Related Products" in the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It classifies public contracts for the supply of fresh, frozen, preserved and processed fruit and vegetable products to public catering institutions across the EU.

How do I find tenders with CPV 153?

Tenders with CPV 153 are published at EU level on TED. Below-threshold contracts are commonly published on national platforms. Bond aggregates all sources and delivers targeted results.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 153?

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