CPV 518 – Installation of Metal Containers

What does CPV 518 cover?

CPV group 518 covers installation services for metal containers. This includes the assembly and commissioning of tanks (oil, fuel, water tanks), silos, pressure vessels, storage tanks for liquids and gases, and other metal containers used in the public sector.

In the public domain, metal container installations are typical for the construction of heating oil and pellet storage systems in municipal buildings, the installation of fire-water tanks at fire stations and public buildings, the installation of pressure expansion vessels and buffer tanks in heat generation systems, and the erection of fuel stations for municipal vehicle fleets and highway maintenance depots.

The installation of drinking water tanks, elevated storage tanks and pressure-boosting systems in municipal water supply networks, as well as the installation of liquefied gas containers for remote properties, also fall under CPV 518. Metal containers are in many cases subject to the Industrial Safety Regulation and must be accepted by approved monitoring bodies. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 518

Service Type	Example	Contracting Authority
Heating oil / pellet tanks	Storage for municipal heating systems	Municipalities, school authorities
Fire-water tanks	Fire water supply for fire brigades	Municipalities, fire brigades
Drinking water containers	Elevated tanks, pressure-boosting systems	Water supply companies
Fuel tanks	Fuelling systems for vehicle fleets	Depots, fleet operators
Liquefied gas containers	Heat supply for remote properties	Municipalities, federal authorities

Examples of Tenders with CPV 518

• Pellet silo for a municipal heating plant: A municipal utility company tenders the supply and installation of a pellet silo (150 m³) including conveying and blowing system, safety devices and handover to the heating system for a district heating centre.
• Fire-water tank for a fire station: A municipality procures the supply and installation of an underground fire-water tank (50,000 litres) for the new fire station, including concrete foundation, pump system and connection to the supply network.
• Fuel filling system for a municipal depot: A municipal depot tenders the supply and installation of a diesel tank system (5,000 litres) with an accounting system, safety bund, filling system and connection to fleet management.

Current tenders with CPV 518 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 518 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipalities, municipal utilities, communal water supply companies, fire brigades, highway maintenance depots and federal authorities with their own heat and fuel supply are the main contracting authorities. Many installations must be regularly renewed or upgraded due to statutory requirements (Industrial Safety Regulation, Water Resources Act).

Companies and Bidders

Container and tank manufacturers, plant constructors for storage and fuelling systems, pipeline constructors and specialised assembly companies are typical bidders. Proof of expertise, welding certificates, experience with pressure equipment in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive and references for comparable projects are required. Further information on eligibility requirements and procurement procedures is provided by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 518?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 518)

With tender.match, plant constructors and metal container installers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 518 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 installation 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 518)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for container installation projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger installation 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 518

What does the CPV code 51800000 mean?

The CPV code 51800000 designates the installation of metal containers in the European classification system for public contracts. It covers assembly and commissioning services for tanks, silos, pressure vessels and similar metal storage systems used by public sector clients. The code belongs to division 51 (Installation services, except software installation).

How do I find tenders with CPV 518?

Tenders are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures and on the German Procurement Portal (DTVP) for national tenders. Bond automatically aggregates all relevant tenders from over 1,000 portals and delivers them filtered by company profile.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 518?

Bidders must generally provide proof of specialist knowledge, welding certificates, experience with pressure equipment under the Pressure Equipment Directive and references for comparable projects. Details are governed by the VgV and the UVgO depending on the contract value.