CPV 440 – Construction Structures and Materials; Auxiliary Construction Products

What does CPV 440 cover?

CPV Group 440 encompasses the complete range of construction structures, materials and auxiliary products procured by public contracting authorities for building, infrastructure and civil engineering purposes. As the root group of Division 44, it is used when a procurement spans multiple material categories or when a more specific subgroup classification is not appropriate. This includes construction materials such as concrete, mortar, bricks and tiles; structural products such as steel sections and prefabricated elements; cables, wires and pipes; tools, locks, fasteners and hinges; tanks, boilers and heating equipment; paints, varnishes and sealants; and natural stone, aggregate and gypsum.

The breadth of CPV 440 makes it applicable to a wide variety of public procurement scenarios. Municipal construction yards procure a general range of materials for maintenance and repair works. Infrastructure projects requiring multiple supply categories – structural steel, cables, pipes and fittings – may be procured under a single CPV 440 framework. Public building authorities overseeing refurbishment programmes may tender mixed lots of construction materials under this group code.

CE marking under the EU Construction Products Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 is mandatory for regulated construction products. Declaration of performance (DoP) documents and relevant harmonised European Standards (EN) are required for CE-marked products. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 440

• Supply of concrete, mortar, bricks and building blocks for construction projects
• Structural steel, section steel and hollow sections for civil engineering
• Drainage pipes, fittings and sanitary products for infrastructure works
• Paints, coatings and sealants for building maintenance and protection
• Cables and wiring for electrical infrastructure supply
• Hand tools, fasteners and ancillary building products for construction yards

Examples of Tenders with CPV 440

• General Construction Materials Framework for Municipal Works Department: A municipality awards a three-year framework agreement covering concrete blocks, mortar, drainage pipes, structural fixings, sealants and decorative cladding for its general maintenance and minor works programme.
• Renovation Materials for Social Housing Programme: A municipal housing company procures a multi-category materials supply package for the thermal renovation of 420 apartments, covering insulation boards, render, window sills, sealants and coatings.
• Construction Materials for Bridge Rehabilitation Works: A district authority procures concrete repair mortars, reinforcement bar, expansion joint materials, waterproofing membranes and protective coatings for a programme of 22 bridge rehabilitation projects.

Current tenders with CPV 440 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 440 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal works departments, state building and infrastructure authorities, housing companies, road authorities and infrastructure operators are the key procurers under CPV 440. Framework agreements are widely used to establish call-off arrangements with building materials suppliers for routine maintenance and minor works programmes.

Companies and Bidders

Building materials manufacturers and distributors, construction product wholesalers and multi-category building supply companies are the primary bidders under CPV 440. CE marking for regulated products, technical data sheets and delivery capacity are standard requirements. Companies able to supply a broad range of product categories under a single contract are well-placed for general materials framework agreements. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 440?

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With tender.match, construction materials suppliers and building products distributors automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 440 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 materials 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.

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For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for broad-scope construction materials supply contracts, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for multi-category supply frameworks, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 440

What does the CPV code 44000000 mean?

The CPV code 44000000 designates the division "Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. Group 440 covers the full range of building materials, structural products, pipes, cables, tools, paints and natural stone procured by public bodies.

How do I find tenders with CPV 440?

Tenders with CPV 440 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 440?

CE marking under EU Construction Products Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 is mandatory for regulated construction products, along with declaration of performance documentation. Applicable rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.