CPV 43 – Mining, Quarrying and Construction Machinery

What does CPV 43 cover?

CPV Division 43 covers machinery and equipment for mining, quarrying, construction and earthmoving operations procured by public contracting authorities. This encompasses excavators, bulldozers, wheeled loaders and graders for earthmoving; concrete batching and mixing equipment; road construction machinery including asphalt pavers, road rollers and compactors; drilling and boring equipment for geotechnical and tunnelling applications; and tracked vehicles for construction, mining and specialised public sector uses.

The division also covers parts and components for mining and construction machinery – a significant procurement category for public bodies that maintain large fleets of construction equipment or operate municipal workshops servicing such machinery. Additionally, workshop equipment for the maintenance and repair of construction plant falls within this division.

Public sector procurement under CPV 43 is driven by the needs of municipal public works departments, state road construction authorities, publicly owned quarrying and mineral extraction operations, and specialist technical services such as fire-fighting and emergency response machinery. New construction projects, infrastructure renewal programmes and road maintenance campaigns create demand across the full range of machinery types covered by this division. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Key CPV Groups in Division 43

CPV Group	Name	Typical Contract Subject
431	Mining equipment	Underground and opencast mining machinery and safety equipment
432	Earthmoving machinery	Excavators, bulldozers, wheeled loaders, dumpers
433	Construction plant and equipment	Concrete mixers, road rollers, pile drivers, drilling rigs
434	Mineral processing and foundry equipment	Crushers, screens, mills, foundry moulding machines
435	Tracked vehicles	Crawler excavators, crawler loaders, snowcats
436	Parts for mining, quarrying and construction machinery	Buckets, cutting edges, hydraulic components
437	Metallurgy machinery	Smelting furnaces, rolling mills, continuous casting equipment
438	Workshop equipment	Vehicle lifts, welding equipment, compressors, diagnostic systems

Examples of Tenders with CPV 43

• Excavator Fleet Procurement for Municipal Public Works: A city authority procures five crawler excavators of different size classes (8 t, 14 t and 22 t operating weight) for its public works department, with attachments and five-year warranty.
• Road Roller and Compactor for Highway Maintenance Department: A state road authority tenders two tandem road rollers and a pneumatic tyre roller for its road maintenance fleet, with full-service maintenance contract.
• Workshop Equipment for Municipal Vehicle Maintenance Hall: A municipality equips a new vehicle maintenance hall with two mobile vehicle lifts, a compressed air system, welding and cutting equipment and vehicle diagnostic systems for its mixed commercial fleet.

Current tenders with CPV 43 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 43 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal public works departments, state road authorities, publicly owned quarries, port authorities, railway infrastructure managers and civil protection authorities are the primary procurers under CPV 43. Machinery procurement is typically capital-intensive and subject to strict technical specifications. Framework agreements for spare parts and attachments are commonly awarded alongside capital machinery contracts.

Companies and Bidders

Construction and mining machinery manufacturers, earthmoving equipment dealers, road construction machine suppliers and workshop equipment companies are the core bidders under CPV 43. CE marking and compliance with the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC are mandatory. References from comparable public sector fleet supply contracts and evidence of service network coverage are important evaluation criteria. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 43?

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With tender.match, construction machinery manufacturers and dealers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 43 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 construction and mining machinery 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 43)

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

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 43

What does the CPV code 43000000 mean?

The CPV code 43000000 designates the division "Mining, quarrying and construction machinery" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers all types of construction, earthmoving, quarrying and workshop machinery procured by public bodies.

How do I find tenders with CPV 43?

Tenders with CPV 43 can be searched on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) using the code filter. The 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 43?

CE marking and compliance with the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC are mandatory. Relevant type approvals, operator training provision and national service network evidence are typically required. Applicable rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.