CPV 034 – Forestry Products and Timber Harvesting

What does CPV 034 cover?

CPV Group 034 (03400000) covers public contracts for forestry products and timber harvesting – including raw timber, roundwood, firewood, wood chips, bark and branch material as well as forestry by-products. The group encompasses all primary woodland products obtained through timber felling, afforestation or woodland management, provided they have not been further processed.

Public contracting authorities procure under CPV 034 wood products for municipal heating systems, timber harvesting services in public forests, woodland management measures and fuel timber for public buildings. State forestry offices, municipalities with their own woodland holdings, municipal energy suppliers and public construction facilities are typical contracting authorities.

Within the CPV hierarchy, Group 034 is distinct from the divisions covering construction work and wood processing. Processed wood products such as sawnwood, wood-based panels or wood pellets fall under other CPV areas depending on the degree of processing. Forestry services (timber felling, woodland management) can be tendered in parallel under CPV 77 (forestry services).

Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008 on the revision of the CPV.

Typical Services in CPV 034

• Felling and supply of roundwood from municipal and state forests
• Provision of firewood and wood chips for biomass heating systems
• Sale of forestry products (bark, branches, brash) from woodland management operations
• Procurement of forest plants and seedlings for reforestation measures

Examples of Tenders with CPV 034

• Timber felling in state-owned woodland: A state forestry enterprise tenders felling services for several thousand solid cubic metres of hardwood and softwood in defined forest stands, including skidding and stacking at the extraction corridor.
• Wood chip supply for a municipal district heating network: A municipality procures several hundred tonnes annually of forest wood chips with defined moisture and quality requirements for the operation of the municipal biomass heating plant.
• Forest plant supply for a reforestation project: A forestry office tenders the supply of several tens of thousands of native young trees of various species for a reforestation project on storm-damaged land.

Current tenders with CPV 034 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 034 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

State and municipal forestry authorities, municipalities with their own woodland holdings, municipal heat supply companies and public educational institutions with a forestry focus are the main contracting authorities under CPV 034. Regular tenders arise from the periodic timber harvest and continuous woodland management of public forestry enterprises.

Companies and Bidders

Forestry enterprises, timber merchants, sawmills (for roundwood purchases), forest nurseries and biomass traders find relevant public contracts under CPV 034. Specialist forestry technology companies and harvester service providers can offer timber harvesting services within a combined contract. Further information on eligibility requirements and procurement procedures is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 034?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 034)

With tender.match, forestry enterprises and timber merchants automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 034 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 supply contracts for forestry products 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 034)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for timber harvesting and forestry projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger forestry 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 034

What does the CPV code 03400000 mean?

The CPV code 03400000 designates the group "Forestry Products and Timber Harvesting" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers public contracts for raw timber, firewood, wood chips and other woodland products as well as timber harvesting services in public and state-owned woodland.

How do I find tenders with CPV 034?

Tenders with CPV 034 are published at EU level on TED and on national platforms. The most efficient method is to use Bond, which aggregates tenders from over 1,000 sources and automatically filters them by CPV code, region and company profile.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 034?

Typical requirements include forestry professional competence certificates, PEFC or FSC certification, insurance certificates, evidence of machinery fleet and references for comparable timber harvesting contracts. Details are governed by VgV or UVgO depending on the contract value.