CPV 450 – Construction Works Group

CPV 450 covers all construction works in building and civil engineering: new build, renovation, demolition, roads, sewers and bridges for public contracting authorities.

What does CPV 450 cover?

CPV group 450 forms the core of Division 45 and covers construction works in their full breadth. It encompasses both building works – new construction, conversion, refurbishment and demolition of buildings of all types – and civil engineering services including road construction, sewer works, bridge construction and tunnelling. It is consequently the most widely used group in European public procurement for construction services.

Public contracting authorities use CPV 450 when a contract encompasses multiple trades or types of construction work and an overarching classification is appropriate. Typical applications are main contractor tenders where all construction services are awarded to a single firm, or framework agreements for diverse construction measures. The group serves as a parent code supplemented by more specific group and class codes within Division 45.

The contract volumes in this group are substantial: central and regional governments and municipalities invest significant sums annually in public construction works. Many such projects exceed EU threshold values and must follow Europe-wide tendering procedures. CPV group 450 is used as the overarching code for complex projects combining different types of construction work. The full CPV structure is available at the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 450

Service Type	Example	Contracting Authority
New building works	Administrative buildings, schools, hospitals	Municipalities, central and regional governments
Building refurbishment	Energy refurbishment of existing buildings	School authorities, housing companies
Civil engineering	Roads, sewers, bridges	Highway authorities, municipalities
Demolition works	Clearance of buildings and installations	Municipalities, industrial clients
Main contractor services	Turnkey construction from a single source	All public contracting authorities

Examples of Tenders with CPV 450

New-build civic centre: A city authority tenders the construction of a five-storey civic administration centre as a main contractor contract – including all trades, external works and accessible access provision. References for comparable administrative building projects from the last five years are required.
Hospital refurbishment in live operation: A municipal hospital awards the complete refurbishment of a patient ward building in several construction phases to avoid disrupting ongoing hospital operations – façade, roof, building services and fit-out are tendered as a single combined award.
Infrastructure works for a business park: A public authority tenders the servicing of a new business park with roads, sewers, drinking water mains, street lighting and landscaping as a complete package.

Current tenders with CPV 450 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 450 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipalities, county councils, federal agencies, universities, hospitals and public housing companies are the most important contracting authorities in this group. They use CPV 450 when construction projects span multiple trades and service types requiring an overarching classification. This code is the first choice particularly for main contractor tenders. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Companies and Bidders

Main contractors, large construction companies and construction holding structures are the typical bidders. They bundle subcontracted services and act as principal contractors. Eligibility requirements regularly include turnover evidence, references for comparable projects, insurance certificates and qualified personnel. Medium-sized companies often participate as part of a joint venture.

How does Bond help with CPV 450?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 450)

With tender.match, construction companies and main contractors automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 450 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 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 450)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for construction projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger construction projects that a single company cannot handle alone, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 450

What is the difference between CPV 45 and CPV 450?

CPV 45 designates the entire Construction Works division, whilst CPV 450 refers to the group of the same name within that division. In practice the two codes are frequently used interchangeably. The distinction matters at the level of the full eight-digit CPV code (45000000), which designates overarching construction contracts without more specific subdivision.

How do I find tenders with CPV 450?

Tenders are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures and on national platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP). Bond aggregates all relevant tenders automatically.

What procurement procedures apply for CPV 450?

Depending on contract value, open procedures, restricted procedures or negotiated procedures may apply. Below EU thresholds the applicable frameworks are VgV and UVgO. Above EU thresholds the EU procurement directives govern the procedure.