CPV 145 – Related Quarrying Products

What does CPV 145 cover?

CPV Group 145 (14500000) covers public contracts for related quarrying products – a collective category for mineral raw materials and natural stones that do not fall within the more specific sub-groups of CPV Division 14. These include natural stone, slate, marble, granite, basalt and mineral by-products of the mining and quarrying industry.

These materials are procured by public contracting authorities primarily for building construction and infrastructure works: natural stone paving for public squares and footpaths, slate for roof coverings of public buildings, granite and basalt for kerb stones and conservation work, and mineral fillers for various construction projects. Listed building authorities have a particular need for specific natural stone types for restoration works.

Within CPV Division 14, Group 145 complements the other material groups and serves as a catch-all category for other quarrying and mining products. It is distinct from processed natural stone products (tiles, floor slabs) in that raw materials are the primary subject.

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 145

• Natural stone paving in granite or basalt for public squares and roads
• Slate for roof coverings of schools, town halls and public buildings
• Marble and limestone blocks for restoration works on listed buildings
• Mineral by-products from quarries as fill and aggregate materials

Examples of Tenders with CPV 145

• Granite paving for an inner-city regeneration scheme: A planning authority tenders the supply of several hundred tonnes of historic small sett paving in granite in defined formats for the heritage-compliant regeneration of a medieval market square.
• Natural slate for a school building renovation: A municipal construction authority procures natural slate in historic format sizes for the heritage-compliant renewal of the slate roof covering of a listed school building.
• Basalt chippings for a railway track bed: A public urban rail operator tenders the supply of basalt chippings as track ballast material for a section renewal in the urban rail network.

Current tenders with CPV 145 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 145 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal civil engineering offices, building construction offices, heritage protection authorities, public transport operators and roads offices are the typical contracting authorities under CPV 145. Listed building conservation and historic town centre regeneration in particular generate demand for specific natural stone types in particular qualities and formats.

Companies and Bidders

Quarrying operations, natural stone traders, specialist construction material suppliers and slate quarries can win public contracts under CPV 145. For heritage protection projects, certificates of origin, historical authenticity and material compatibility assessments are decisive. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 145?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 145)

With tender.match, quarrying operations and natural stone traders automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 145 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 tenders for quarrying and natural stone 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 145)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for natural stone supply 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 145

What does the CPV code 14500000 mean?

The CPV code 14500000 designates the group "Related Quarrying Products" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers natural stone, slate, granite and other quarrying products used in building construction, civil engineering and heritage conservation.

How do I find tenders with CPV 145?

Tenders with CPV 145 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 145?

Typical requirements include CE marking for construction materials, certificates of origin and authenticity for natural stones, quality inspection reports and, for heritage projects, co-ordination with the responsible heritage protection authority. Details are governed by VgV or UVgO depending on contract value.