CPV 143 – Chemical and Fertiliser Minerals

What does CPV 143 cover?

CPV Group 143 (14300000) classifies public contracts for chemical and fertiliser-relevant minerals – including phosphate rocks, potassium salts, sulphur minerals, limestone and other minerals that serve as raw materials for chemical processes or as a basis for fertilisers. This group covers mineral raw materials in an unprocessed or minimally processed state.

Public contracting authorities procure these minerals primarily for agricultural state enterprises, municipal horticultural facilities, research institutions, public sewage treatment works (e.g. lime for pH regulation), and for strategic raw material reserves. In agricultural and environmental technology, lime and phosphate compounds are used in substantial quantities.

Compared to CPV 142 (sand and clay), Group 143 focuses on minerals used for chemical or agronomic purposes, whereas CPV 142 primarily covers construction raw materials. CPV 143 is distinct from CPV Division 24 (chemicals) in that it covers raw materials rather than chemically processed products.

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 143

• Supply of limestone and quicklime for sewage treatment plants and waterworks
• Procurement of phosphate and potassium raw materials for state research institutions
• Sulphur minerals for industrial processes of public enterprises
• Lime for agricultural soil improvement works on public farm estates

Examples of Tenders with CPV 143

• Lime milk for a municipal sewage treatment plant: A municipal waterworks procures lime milk and limestone for biological phosphate precipitation and pH regulation in sewage treatment plant operations, under an annual framework contract with monthly deliveries.
• Phosphate minerals for a research project: A state agricultural research institution procures defined phosphate minerals of various origins for long-term trials on soil fertiliser effectiveness.
• Mineral fertilisers for municipal green spaces: A parks department tenders the supply of mineral slow-release fertilisers and lime fertilisers for the maintenance of municipal green spaces and parks.

Current tenders with CPV 143 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 143 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal water and wastewater operators, state research institutions, agricultural state enterprises, parks departments and public environmental authorities are typical contracting authorities under CPV 143. Lime plays a central role in water treatment and wastewater management and is procured continuously.

Companies and Bidders

Mineral extraction operations, lime works, chemical raw material traders and agricultural mineral suppliers can win public contracts under CPV 143. Purity and quality certificates and analytical certificates are decisive eligibility criteria when submitting bids. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 143?

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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 143

What does the CPV code 14300000 mean?

The CPV code 14300000 designates the group "Chemical and Fertiliser Minerals" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers mineral raw materials used as a basis for chemical processes or as fertilisers in agriculture and environmental engineering.

How do I find tenders with CPV 143?

Tenders with CPV 143 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 143?

Typical requirements are analytical certificates for purity and composition, approvals for agricultural fertilisers, transport conformity certificates and references for comparable supply contracts. Details are governed by VgV or UVgO depending on contract value.