CPV 186 – Furskins and Fur Articles

What does CPV 186 cover?

CPV group 186 (18600000) covers public contracts for furskins and fur articles – animal hides, dressed furs, fur clothing, fur trimmings, and other products made from animal pelts. This group is placed within CPV division 18 and covers both raw hides and processed fur goods.

In the public sector, furs and fur articles play a limited role. The most relevant areas in public procurement are exhibit specimens for museums and educational institutions (teaching specimens), fur trimmings for traditional official dress or uniform elements in state ceremonial and representative contexts, and occasionally artificial fur for theatrical costumes.

Within CPV division 18, group 186 is a very small niche category. It is distinguished from CPV 184 (special clothing) in that it focuses specifically on fur products, whereas CPV 184 covers general special clothing. The limited public sector demand means that tenders under CPV 186 are rare. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 186

• Teaching specimens and exhibit hides for museums and natural history institutions
• Fur trimmings and elements for historical official dress and ceremonial clothing
• Artificial fur for theatrical costumes at municipal theatres
• Dressed animal hides for educational purposes in public institutions

Examples of Tenders with CPV 186

• Teaching Specimens for a Natural History Museum: A state natural history museum procures professionally prepared animal hides of native species for educational work with school groups and the permanent exhibition.
• Fur Trimming for Historical Official Dress: A state chancellery procures a historically authentic fur trimming for the restoration of a mediaeval ceremonial garment worn at state occasions.
• Artificial Fur for Theatrical Costumes: A municipal theatre procures high-quality artificial fur fabrics for the creation of costumes for a historical stage production, with requirements for visual appearance and workability.

Current tenders with CPV 186 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 186 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Natural history museums, state educational institutions, protocol services, ceremonial offices, and municipal theatres are the main contracting authorities under CPV 186. The procurement frequency is low and tenders under CPV 186 are infrequent.

Companies and Bidders

Furriers, taxidermists, theatrical costume manufacturers, and specialists in historical clothing can win public contracts under CPV 186. Furrier master craftsman qualifications, CITES certificates for protected species, and references for comparable contracts are decisive criteria. 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 186?

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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 186

What does the CPV code 18600000 mean?

The CPV code 18600000 designates the group "Furskins and fur articles" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It is a niche category for public contracts covering animal hides, fur clothing, and fur trimmings procured primarily by museums, state ceremonial institutions, and theatres.

How do I find tenders with CPV 186?

Tenders with CPV 186 are published at EU level on TED and on national platforms such as DTVP.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 186?

Typical requirements include furrier master craftsman qualifications, CITES compliance for protected species, certificates of origin, and proof of craft quality standards. Details are governed by the VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.