CPV 444 – Miscellaneous Manufactured Products and Related Items

What does CPV 444 cover?

CPV Group 444 covers a diverse range of manufactured products for construction and infrastructure applications, procured by public contracting authorities. This includes plastic and metal pipes, pipe fittings and pipeline accessories; sanitary ware such as wash basins, toilets and urinals; drainage channels, gully grates and manhole covers and frames; street furniture including bollards, benches, cycle racks and waste bins; fencing, gates and boundary systems; portable and modular site containers; and miscellaneous products such as covers, grilles and gratings for public infrastructure.

The group covers products that are manufactured items complementing construction materials and structural elements. Municipal and road authorities procure drainage channels, gully grates and manhole covers for road maintenance and new construction. Water utilities procure pipe fittings and connection systems for network maintenance. Public building authorities procure sanitary ware for building renovation. Municipalities procure street furniture as part of public space design and urban renewal projects.

CE marking under the EU Construction Products Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 applies to regulated products in this group, including drainage channels (EN 1433), manhole covers (EN 124), pipes (relevant EN product standards) and sanitary ware (EN 997 for WC pans). Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 444

• Plastic and ductile iron pressure pipes and pipe fittings for water distribution
• Drainage channels, surface drainage systems and access covers
• Manhole covers, frames and drainage gully covers for road and footpath use
• Sanitary ware for building renovation and new construction
• Street furniture: benches, bollards, cycle stands and waste bins
• Fencing, barriers and gate systems for public spaces and infrastructure sites

Examples of Tenders with CPV 444

• Manhole Cover and Drainage Framework, Municipal Road Authority: A city road authority awards a three-year framework for the supply of ductile iron manhole covers, frames and drainage gully covers (class D400) for road maintenance works, with call-off quantities and maximum delivery lead times.
• Sanitary Ware for School Refurbishment Programme: A county school board procures ceramic sanitary ware (washbasins, close-coupled WC suites, urinals and shower trays) for the phased refurbishment of toilet and welfare facilities in 40 primary schools.
• Street Furniture for Urban Public Space Renovation: A city authority procures benches, waste bins, cycle stands, bollards and planter boxes for the redesign of a central urban square and adjoining pedestrianised street network.

Current tenders with CPV 444 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 444 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal road and drainage authorities, water utilities, school and building authorities, parks and public space departments, and infrastructure operators are among the primary procurers under CPV 444. Framework agreements are widely used for drainage products, pipe fittings and sanitary ware given the recurring maintenance and refurbishment needs of public bodies.

Companies and Bidders

Pipe manufacturers, drainage product suppliers, sanitary ware manufacturers, street furniture producers and fencing companies are the core bidders under CPV 444. CE marking and compliance with relevant EN product standards are mandatory. Delivery speed, product range breadth and references from comparable public sector supply contracts are important evaluation criteria. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 444?

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With tender.match, pipe, drainage and street furniture suppliers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 444 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 manufactured products 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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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 444

What does the CPV code 44400000 mean?

The CPV code 44400000 designates the group "Miscellaneous manufactured products and related items" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers pipes, drainage products, manhole covers, sanitary ware, street furniture and fencing procured by public bodies.

How do I find tenders with CPV 444?

Tenders with CPV 444 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 444?

CE marking under EU Construction Products Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 and Declaration of Performance are mandatory for regulated products. References from comparable supply contracts and delivery lead time guarantees are standard requirements. Applicable rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.