CPV 142 – Sand and Clay

What does CPV 142 cover?

CPV Group 142 (14200000) covers public contracts for sand and clay – two of the most fundamental mineral construction raw materials. The group includes quartz sand, construction sand, gravel, chippings, crushed stone, loam, kaolin and various clay types. These materials are required in large quantities for public construction projects and for industrial and environmental engineering applications.

Sand and gravel are indispensable raw materials for civil engineering, road construction, hydraulic engineering and the manufacture of concrete and mortar. Clay is used in the construction industry for sealing works, in ceramics production and in environmental engineering and waste management. Public contracting authorities such as roads offices, water management offices and municipal building administrations are the dominant purchasers.

Within CPV Division 14, Group 142 is distinct from Group 143 (chemical minerals) and Group 148 (other non-metallic mineral products). Processed sand as a finished building material (e.g. in ready-mix mortar or concrete) falls under CPV 44 (construction products) depending on the degree of processing.

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 142

• Supply of construction sand and gravel for road construction and civil engineering works
• Provision of quartz sand for playgrounds, sports facilities and filter layers
• Kaolin and clay supply for industrial and environmental engineering applications
• Chippings and ballast for track and path bedding in public infrastructure

Examples of Tenders with CPV 142

• Gravel supply for a sewer construction project: A municipal civil engineering office tenders the supply of several thousand tonnes of bedding gravel and backfill sand for a sewer rehabilitation scheme in the urban area.
• Quartz sand for municipal playgrounds: A parks department procures low-silica-dust quartz sand for the annual replenishment of playground sandpits in municipal parks and school yards.
• Clay sealing for a landfill base: A municipal waste management operator tenders the supply and installation of mineral sealing clay for the base lining of a new landfill section.

Current tenders with CPV 142 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 142 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Roads and civil engineering offices, municipal building administrations, water and wastewater operators, environmental offices and municipal waste management companies are the main contracting authorities under CPV 142. Infrastructure projects, landfill rehabilitation and regular maintenance works generate a continuous demand for sand and gravel products.

Companies and Bidders

Gravel works, sand pits, quarrying operations, construction material traders and civil engineering companies with their own material extraction can find relevant public contracts under CPV 142. CE marking, product conformity certificates and proof of extraction and delivery licences are typical eligibility requirements. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 142?

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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 142

What does the CPV code 14200000 mean?

The CPV code 14200000 designates the group "Sand and Clay" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers public contracts for mineral construction raw materials such as quartz sand, construction gravel, chippings, kaolin and clay, predominantly used in civil engineering, road construction and environmental engineering.

How do I find tenders with CPV 142?

Tenders with CPV 142 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 142?

Typical eligibility requirements are CE marking for construction materials, extraction licences, quality and grading certificates, and transport logistics evidence. Details are governed by VgV or UVgO depending on contract value.