CPV 168 – Forestry Machinery

CPV 168 covers public procurement of forestry machinery including chainsaws, wood chippers, forwarders, skidders and timber processing equipment for public forestry operations.

What does CPV Group 168 cover?

CPV Group 168 (16800000) classifies public contracts for forestry machinery – specialised equipment used in timber harvesting, forest management, wood processing and related operations. This includes chainsaws and clearing saws, professional wood chippers and shredders, timber forwarders and skidders, harvester heads and felling equipment, log splitters and firewood processors, cable winches and extraction equipment, as well as mulchers and brush cutters for forest track and firebreak maintenance.

Public forestry agencies at federal, state and municipal level are the main buyers of forestry machinery under CPV 168. State forestry enterprises and Forstbetriebe procure professional-grade equipment for timber harvesting operations in publicly owned woodlands. Municipal forestry departments and parks authorities procure wood chippers and brush cutters for urban tree maintenance and green waste processing. Agricultural colleges with forestry training programmes and state forestry schools procure instructional equipment.

The growing emphasis on sustainable forest management and the processing of biomass for renewable energy has increased public sector procurement of wood chipping and biomass preparation equipment, which often falls under this CPV group. Tenders frequently include requirements for noise emission limits and operator safety compliance.

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 168

Professional chainsaws and clearing saws for forest workers
Tractor-mounted and self-propelled wood chippers
Timber skidders and forwarders for extraction
Log splitters and firewood processors
Cable winches and forest track maintenance equipment
Mulchers and brush cutters for undergrowth control

Examples of Tenders with CPV 168

Tractor-mounted wood chipper for a municipal forestry unit: A city forestry department procures a tractor-mounted disc chipper for processing branches and green waste from urban tree surgery operations, with a maximum chip size of 80 mm and capacity of 40 m³/hr.
Chainsaw and clearing saw supply for a state forestry enterprise: A state forestry authority procures a framework contract for professional-grade chainsaws and clearing saws for its forestry workers, covering multiple chainsaw classes and associated safety equipment.
Log splitter for a public biomass heating project: A municipal utility procures a high-capacity log splitter for its firewood preparation operation supplying fuel to public buildings with biomass boilers.

Current tenders with CPV 168 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 168 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

State and municipal forestry agencies, public utilities with biomass operations, parks and urban forestry departments, agricultural and forestry colleges and nature conservation authorities are the primary buyers under CPV 168. Operator safety compliance, noise emission standards and environmental performance are key specification parameters.

Companies and Bidders

Forestry machinery manufacturers and dealers, municipal and industrial equipment specialists and biomass technology suppliers are the typical bidders. Safety certification to relevant EU machinery directives, service network capability and operator training provision are important eligibility requirements.

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 168?

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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 168

What does the CPV code 16800000 mean?

The CPV code 16800000 covers the group "Forestry Machinery" in the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It classifies public contracts for the supply of chainsaws, wood chippers, timber extraction equipment and other specialised forestry machinery to public forestry operations and related institutions.

How do I find tenders with CPV 168?

Tenders with CPV 168 are published at EU level on TED. Below-threshold contracts are commonly found on national platforms such as DTVP. Bond aggregates all sources and delivers targeted results.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 168?

Requirements typically include CE machinery directive compliance, operator safety documentation, emission standard certification, service network evidence and references for comparable forestry equipment supply. Details are governed by the VgV or the UVgO depending on contract value.