CPV 149 – Recovered Secondary Raw Materials

What does CPV 149 cover?

CPV Group 149 (14900000) classifies public contracts for recovered secondary raw materials – materials derived from recycling, processing and recovery operations. These include metal scrap, waste paper, waste glass, recycled plastic granulate, tyre recycling products and other secondary raw materials and recycling materials.

In public procurement, secondary raw materials are gaining increasing importance as public institutions must fulfil statutory sustainability targets and circular economy obligations. Municipal waste management companies sell sorted recyclable materials, public workshops procure recycling materials for repair purposes, and research institutions require defined secondary raw materials for circular economy studies.

Within CPV Division 14, Group 149 is distinct from the other groups by virtue of the recycled origin of the materials. It is distinct from CPV 90 (waste management services) in that the recovered materials themselves, rather than the service, are the subject of procurement.

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 149

• Collection and recycling of metal scrap from municipal facilities and demolition works
• Procurement of recycled plastic granulate for public manufacturing enterprises
• Waste paper recycling from authorities and public institutions
• Recycled construction materials (recycled aggregate, recycled concrete) for civil engineering

Examples of Tenders with CPV 149

• Metal scrap collection from municipal demolition works: A city administration tenders the collection and proper recycling of ferrous and non-ferrous metal scrap from several municipal building demolitions and renovation schemes.
• Recycled aggregate for cycle path construction: A municipal civil engineering operator procures processed recycled aggregate from concrete demolition for the sub-base layer of a new cycle path section, with requirements for quality and freedom from contaminants.
• Waste paper recycling framework contract for a district administration: A district authority tenders the regular collection and recycling of waste paper and cardboard from all district properties.

Current tenders with CPV 149 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 149 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal waste management enterprises, cities and districts with recycling centres, building construction offices with demolition projects, municipal workshops, and public research institutions with circular economy projects are typical contracting authorities under CPV 149. The area is growing in significance through stricter circular economy legislation and sustainability obligations of the public sector.

Companies and Bidders

Recycling companies, scrap metal traders, recyclable material processing enterprises and suppliers of recycled construction materials can find relevant public contracts under CPV 149. Certifications under circular economy legislation, freedom-from-contaminants certificates and recycling certificates 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 149?

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With tender.match, recycling companies and recyclable material traders automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 149 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 secondary raw materials 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 149)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for secondary raw material projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger recycling contracts 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 149

What does the CPV code 14900000 mean?

The CPV code 14900000 designates the group "Recovered Secondary Raw Materials" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers public contracts for recycled and secondary materials of all kinds, derived from recovery processes and reused in the circular economy.

How do I find tenders with CPV 149?

Tenders with CPV 149 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 149?

Typical requirements are certifications under circular economy legislation, waste management specialist enterprise certification, contaminant analysis certificates, recycling certificates and references for comparable recycling contracts. Details are governed by VgV or UVgO depending on contract value.