CPV 140 – Mining, Basic Metals and Related Products
CPV 140 classifies public tenders for mining products, basic metals and related raw materials in the EU public sector. Find contracts with Bond.
What does CPV 140 cover?
CPV Group 140 (14000000) is the umbrella category for CPV Division 14 and classifies public contracts for mining products, basic metals and related products – the full spectrum of mineral raw materials, ores, metals and inorganic base materials required in public procurement. The group forms the overarching category for all sub-groups of CPV Division 14, ranging from sand and gravel through to metal alloys.
Public contracting authorities procure under CPV 140 construction raw materials for infrastructure projects, metal semi-finished products for public facilities, minerals for chemical and industrial processes, and raw materials for municipal utilities. Municipalities, roads offices, water and wastewater operators, and public industrial enterprises are typical contracting authorities.
Group 140 is distinct from the processing industries: whilst CPV 140 covers raw materials and base materials, finished metal products (e.g. pipes, structural components) are assigned to other CPV areas such as CPV 44. Sub-groups 142–149 cover specific sub-areas including sand, chemicals, salt, ores and secondary 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 140
| Product Group | Example Products | Typical Contracting Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Sand and gravel | Quartz sand, gravel, chippings | Roads offices, municipalities |
| Metal raw materials | Iron ore, copper ore, bauxite | Public industrial enterprises |
| Minerals | Lime, gypsum, dolomite | Water works, sewage treatment plants |
| Secondary materials | Metal scrap, waste glass | Recycling facilities, cities |
Examples of Tenders with CPV 140
- Gravel and sand supply for road construction works: A roads office tenders the supply of several thousand tonnes of construction gravel and chippings for the sub-base and surface layers of a district road expansion.
- Limestone for a municipal sewage treatment plant: A municipal waste management operator procures limestone and lime milk for phosphate precipitation and pH regulation in sewage treatment plant operations, under an annual framework contract.
- Metal scrap collection from public facilities: A city tenders the orderly collection and recycling of metal scrap from municipal demolition works and depot operations.
Current tenders with CPV 140 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).
Who is CPV 140 relevant for?
Public Contracting Authorities
Roads offices, municipalities, water and wastewater operators, municipal waste management companies, federal authorities with infrastructure responsibilities, and public industrial enterprises are the most frequent contracting authorities under CPV 140. Infrastructure construction is the largest driver of raw material procurement in this area.
Companies and Bidders
Gravel and sand works, quarrying operations, metal trading companies, mining enterprises, recycling companies and construction material traders can win public contracts under CPV 140. For larger tenders, evidence of supply capacity, quality certificates and environmental compliance are decisive. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).
How does Bond help with CPV 140?
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With tender.match, mining and raw materials companies automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 140 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 tenders for mining products and basic metals 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 140)
For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for raw material supply contracts and infrastructure projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger supply 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 140
What does the CPV code 14000000 mean?
The CPV code 14000000 designates the umbrella group "Mining Products, Basic Metals and Related Products" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It is the overarching category for all mineral raw materials, ores, metals and base materials tendered in public procurement procedures.
How do I find tenders with CPV 140?
Tenders with CPV 140 are published at EU level on TED and on national platforms such as DTVP. 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 140?
Typical requirements include mining and extraction permits, environmental compliance certificates, quality certificates for construction materials (CE marking), evidence of transport capacity and references for comparable supply contracts. Details are governed by VgV or UVgO depending on contract value.
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