CPV 147 – Basic Metals

What does CPV 147 cover?

CPV Group 147 (14700000) classifies public contracts for basic metals – processed metals such as steel, aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, tin and other base metals in semi-finished form (sheets, profiles, bars, wire, tubes). The group covers metal products at the first stage of processing, which serve as starting materials for manufacturing, construction and the maintenance of public infrastructure.

Public contracting authorities procure basic metals for the workshops of municipal depots, for metal-processing state enterprises, for repair and maintenance works on public buildings and infrastructure installations, and for research and development projects. The area is equally relevant for municipalities, defence installations and public industrial enterprises.

Within CPV Division 14, Group 147 follows Group 146 (ores) in the processing chain. It is distinct from CPV 44 (building materials, pipes, structures) in that basic metals in semi-finished form rather than finished structural elements are covered. Finished metal products belong in the corresponding product groups of other CPV areas.

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 147

• Steel sheets, profiles and bars for municipal workshops and depots
• Aluminium profiles and sheets for facade construction on public buildings
• Copper pipes and sheets for installation works in public properties
• Zinc sheets for roof sealing and roof drainage systems

Examples of Tenders with CPV 147

• Steel semi-finished products for a municipal depot: A city administration procures a range of steel profiles, sheets and flat steels for the operation of the municipal smithy and metalworking workshop under an annual framework contract.
• Aluminium profiles for window renewal in public schools: A school authority tenders the supply of aluminium frame profiles and glazing bead profiles for the renewal of windows in several school buildings.
• Copper semi-finished products for a heating renovation: A municipal property management operator procures copper pipes in various diameters and fittings for the renewal of the heating distribution system in an administrative building.

Current tenders with CPV 147 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 147 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal depots, property management operations, public workshops, building construction offices, defence installations and state industrial enterprises are the typical contracting authorities under CPV 147. Framework agreements for basic metal semi-finished products are frequently structured as call-off contracts with price lists.

Companies and Bidders

Metal traders, steel wholesalers, non-ferrous metal traders, metal semi-finished product producers and building material traders with a metal range can win public contracts under CPV 147. Delivery speed, stock availability and CE conformity are competitively decisive factors. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 147?

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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 147

What does the CPV code 14700000 mean?

The CPV code 14700000 designates the group "Basic Metals" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers processed metals in semi-finished form – steel, aluminium, copper, zinc and other base metals – tendered in public procurement procedures for construction, maintenance and industrial purposes.

How do I find tenders with CPV 147?

Tenders with CPV 147 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 147?

Typical requirements include CE marking and material test certificates, evidence of supply capacity, quality certifications (e.g. EN standard conformity) and references for comparable supply contracts. Details are governed by VgV or UVgO depending on contract value.