CPV 410 – Treated and Purified Water

What does CPV 410 cover?

CPV Group 410 covers the supply of treated and purified water to public contracting authorities and utilities. This includes drinking water that has been treated and purified for public supply, demineralised and deionised water for laboratory and industrial use, ultra-pure water for pharmaceutical or electronic manufacturing applications, and softened or conditioned water for specific process requirements.

Treated water procurement under CPV 410 arises across a wide range of public sector contexts. Municipal water utilities and Stadtwerke procure treated drinking water for distribution to households and businesses. Research institutions, universities and hospitals require high-purity water for laboratory, clinical and pharmaceutical applications. Industrial facilities connected to public supply chains may require process water with specific conductivity, hardness or purity specifications.

The quality standards for treated and purified water are governed by EU Directive (EU) 2020/2184 on drinking water and by specific purity standards (e.g. European Pharmacopoeia for pharmaceutical water, ISO 3696 for laboratory-grade water). Public procurement of treated water typically occurs under multi-year framework agreements to ensure continuity of supply and pricing stability. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 410

• Treated drinking water supply for public distribution
• Demineralised and deionised water for laboratory use
• Ultra-pure water supply for pharmaceutical and medical applications
• Softened and conditioned water for industrial process use
• Water purification and treatment services for specific quality requirements
• Supply and maintenance of on-site water purification systems

Examples of Tenders with CPV 410

• Purified Water Supply for University Research Campus: A technical university procures a framework supply of demineralised and ultra-pure water (to ISO 3696 Grade 1) for laboratory buildings, with on-site storage, quality monitoring and monthly delivery.
• Treated Water Supply for Pharmaceutical Research Institute: A public pharmaceutical research institute procures a three-year framework for the supply of water for injection (WFI) conforming to European Pharmacopoeia standards.
• Water Softening System and Supply for Municipal Swimming Pool: A municipal leisure operator procures a water softening and conditioning system plus ongoing salt and reagent supply for its indoor swimming pool complex.

Current tenders with CPV 410 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 410 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal water utilities, research universities, hospitals, pharmaceutical institutes, industrial facilities and leisure operators are among the key procurers under CPV 410. The purity and quality specifications required vary significantly between use cases, and procurement documents should clearly specify applicable water quality standards. Framework agreements are standard for ongoing supply needs.

Companies and Bidders

Water treatment technology companies, industrial gas and chemical suppliers, laboratory water system manufacturers and specialist water supply service providers are the primary bidders under CPV 410. Compliance with applicable water quality standards and relevant product approvals is essential. Further information on procurement participation requirements is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 410?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 410)

With tender.match, water treatment and purified water supply companies automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 410 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 water 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 410)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for water supply and treatment projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger water supply projects requiring specialised purification technology, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 410

What does the CPV code 41000000 mean?

The CPV code 41000000 designates the division "Collected and purified water" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. Group 410 specifically relates to treated and purified water supplied for public, industrial and specialist purposes, covering the full range from drinking water to ultra-pure laboratory-grade water.

How do I find tenders with CPV 410?

Tenders with CPV 410 can be searched on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) using the code filter. The German Procurement Portal (DTVP) lists current national procurements. Bond automatically delivers profile-matched tenders from over 1,000 EU-wide portals.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 410?

Product compliance with applicable water quality standards (EU drinking water directive, ISO 3696, European Pharmacopoeia) is mandatory depending on the use case. Suppliers must demonstrate production quality assurance and, where applicable, DVGW or equivalent certification. Applicable rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.