CPV 24 – Chemical Products

What does CPV 24 cover?

CPV division 24 (24000000) covers public contracts for chemical products – a broad and diverse category encompassing industrial and medical gases, paints and coatings, fertilisers, plastics in primary forms, explosives and ammunition, laboratory reagents, disinfectants, cleaning chemicals, and all other chemical substances and compounds procured by public authorities.

Chemical products represent one of the most varied procurement divisions in the CPV system, touching virtually every area of public sector activity. Municipal utilities procure water treatment chemicals. Public hospitals and care homes require disinfectants and medical gases. Public road maintenance departments use road marking paints and de-icing chemicals. Agricultural and green space management authorities procure fertilisers and plant protection products. Laboratories at public research institutions, inspection authorities, and universities require chemical reagents and analytical standards. Police forces and the armed forces procure explosives, pyrotechnics, and specialist chemical materials.

Within the overall CPV structure, division 24 focuses on chemical substances and compounds in their supplied form, distinct from chemical processing services (classified under other divisions) and from chemical equipment. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Key CPV Groups in Division 24

CPV Group	Name	Typical Contract Subject
CPV 240	Chemical products	Parent group for all chemical product sub-categories
CPV 241	Gases	Medical oxygen, industrial gases, cryogenic gases for public facilities
CPV 242	Colouring and pigmenting materials	Road marking paints, anti-corrosion coatings, building paints
CPV 243	Inorganic and organic basic chemicals	Acids, alkalis, water treatment chemicals, solvents
CPV 244	Fertilisers and nitrogen compounds	Fertilisers for public parks, sports pitches, and green spaces
CPV 245	Plastics in primary forms	Plastic granulates and compounds for public workshops and production
CPV 246	Explosives	Ammunition, blasting agents, pyrotechnics for security and demolition
CPV 249	Fine and miscellaneous chemicals	Laboratory reagents, disinfectants, cleaning agents, specialist chemicals

Examples of Tenders with CPV 24

• Water Treatment Chemicals for a Municipal Water Works: A municipal water utility tenders an annual supply of water treatment chemicals including coagulants, pH adjustment agents, and disinfection chemicals for its water treatment plant.
• Medical Gas Supply for a District Hospital Group: A public hospital group procures a long-term supply agreement for medical oxygen, nitrous oxide, and anaesthetic gases for clinical use across its sites.
• Road Marking Paint for a State Road Authority: A state highway authority tenders the supply of thermoplastic road marking compound and cold-plastic road marking paint for the maintenance of road markings on state roads.

Current tenders with CPV 24 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 24 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal water and wastewater utilities, public hospitals, road maintenance authorities, public green space management departments, state police and armed forces, public research and educational institutions, and all public authorities with regular chemical product requirements are typical contracting authorities under CPV 24.

Companies and Bidders

Chemical manufacturers, industrial gas suppliers, paint and coatings companies, fertiliser distributors, laboratory chemical suppliers, and specialist chemical distributors can win public contracts under CPV 24. REACH compliance, safety data sheets, relevant hazardous goods transport certifications, product quality documentation, and for certain sub-groups specialist licences and permits are typically required. 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 24?

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With tender.match, chemical manufacturers and distributors automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 24 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 chemical 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 24)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for chemical product contracts, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for complex chemical supply contracts spanning multiple product categories, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 24

What does CPV division 24 cover?

CPV division 24 covers all public contracts for chemical products, including gases, paints, fertilisers, basic chemicals, plastics in primary forms, explosives, laboratory reagents, disinfectants, and cleaning agents. It encompasses the full range of chemical substances procured by public authorities.

How do I find tenders with CPV 24?

Tenders with CPV 24 are published at EU level on TED and on national platforms.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 24?

Requirements vary significantly by chemical sub-category. Common requirements include REACH compliance, GHS/CLP labelling and safety data sheets, ADR transport certification for hazardous materials, and product-specific quality certifications. For explosives and gases, additional specialist licences apply. Details are governed by the VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.