CPV 42 – Industrial Machinery

What does CPV 42 cover?

CPV Division 42 covers the procurement of industrial machinery by public contracting authorities, utilities and publicly owned enterprises. This encompasses machinery for mechanical power generation, food and beverage processing, heating and refrigeration, lifting and handling, machine tools, textile and paper production, and a wide range of general-purpose and specialist industrial equipment.

The scope of Division 42 is broad, reflecting the diversity of machinery required by public bodies. Municipal utilities procure pumps, compressors and turbines for their water, gas and energy supply operations. Public hospitals and research institutes procure laboratory centrifuges, sterilisation equipment and specialist processing machinery. Transport authorities require compressors and maintenance equipment. Public printers and archives procure printing and paper-handling machinery. The division covers both new machinery procurement and replacement parts for existing equipment.

Within the CPV hierarchy, Division 42 is distinct from Division 43 (mining and construction machinery) and from Division 38 (laboratory and measuring instruments). Division 42 focuses on industrial production and utility machinery, while the detailed allocation between subgroups reflects the type of mechanical function – power generation (421), food processing (422), heating and cooling (425) and material handling (424) being among the most frequently used in public procurement. Further information is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Key CPV Groups in Division 42

Examples of Tenders with CPV 42

• Pump and Compressor Replacement, Municipal Waterworks: A municipal water utility procures replacement centrifugal pumps and compressed air systems for six pumping stations, including installation and commissioning.
• Commercial Kitchen Equipment for University Canteen: A university procures commercial kitchen machinery for a new student canteen serving 4,000 meals per day, including cooking ranges, combi-ovens, dishwashers and refrigeration units.
• Passenger Lift Replacement Programme, Government Building: A state authority tenders the replacement of 14 passenger lifts in an administrative high-rise, including modernised drive systems, cabin fit-out and five-year maintenance.

Current tenders with CPV 42 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 42 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal utilities, state-owned enterprises, hospitals, universities, public transport operators, ports and publicly managed industrial facilities are among the primary procurers under CPV 42. Machinery procurement is often capital-intensive and tied to infrastructure renewal cycles. Public procurement directives apply above the EU thresholds, and technical specifications must comply with EU machinery safety requirements under the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

Companies and Bidders

Industrial machinery manufacturers, specialist equipment suppliers, systems integrators and maintenance service providers are the core bidders under CPV 42. CE marking and compliance with the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC are mandatory for machinery supplied within the EU. References from comparable public sector projects and evidence of after-sales service capacity strengthen bids. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 42?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 42)

With tender.match, industrial machinery manufacturers and equipment suppliers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 42 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 machinery and equipment 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 42)

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

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 42

What does the CPV code 42000000 mean?

The CPV code 42000000 designates the division "Industrial machinery" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers the procurement of all types of industrial and utility machinery by public bodies, from pumps and compressors to processing equipment, lifting machinery and machine tools.

How do I find tenders with CPV 42?

Tenders with CPV 42 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 42?

CE marking and compliance with the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC are mandatory. Relevant technical approvals, references from comparable supply projects and evidence of installation and commissioning capability are standard requirements. Applicable rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.