CPV 167 – Irrigation Machinery

What does CPV Group 167 cover?

CPV Group 167 (16700000) classifies public contracts for irrigation machinery – equipment and systems used to supply water to agricultural crops, sports turf, parks and green spaces. This encompasses portable and permanent sprinkler irrigation systems, drip and micro-irrigation systems, centre-pivot and linear-move irrigation machines, irrigation pumping stations, fertigation systems, soil moisture monitoring equipment and associated pipework and control systems.

In the public sector, irrigation machinery is procured by a range of institutions. State agricultural research stations procure precision irrigation systems for controlled experiment management, including drip irrigation for vegetable and soft fruit trials. Municipal parks authorities procure automatic sprinkler systems for sports pitches, urban parks and cemetery lawns. Golf courses and sports facilities in public ownership procure comprehensive irrigation infrastructure. Agricultural colleges install irrigation systems on their instructional farms for both practical training and research purposes.

With growing water scarcity concerns across the EU, tenders for irrigation equipment increasingly specify water-use efficiency targets, weather-based automated control systems and soil moisture sensor integration to minimise water consumption in public green space management.

Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008 amending the CPV.

Typical Services in CPV 167

• Sprinkler irrigation systems for parks and sports turf
• Drip and subsurface irrigation for crops and horticulture
• Centre-pivot irrigation machines for large-scale field irrigation
• Irrigation pumping stations and booster sets
• Automatic control systems with weather-based scheduling
• Soil moisture monitoring and fertigation equipment

Examples of Tenders with CPV 167

• Sports turf irrigation for a municipal athletics stadium: A city council procures a fully automatic in-ground sprinkler irrigation system for the main pitch and training areas of its publicly operated athletics stadium, including weather station integration and central control.
• Drip irrigation for a horticultural research station: A state horticultural institute installs a drip irrigation system across its research glasshouses and outdoor soft fruit plots, with automated fertigation dosing and soil moisture monitoring.
• Cemetery and park irrigation for a municipal authority: A municipality procures a programmable pop-up sprinkler system for its main public cemetery and three adjacent parks, replacing manual watering and reducing water consumption.

Current tenders with CPV 167 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 167 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal parks and sports facility authorities, state agricultural and horticultural research institutes, agricultural colleges and public sports facility operators are the primary buyers under CPV 167. Water efficiency, automated control and long-term maintenance costs are increasingly prominent evaluation criteria.

Companies and Bidders

Irrigation system manufacturers and installers, agricultural drainage and water management companies, and landscape infrastructure specialists are the typical bidders. System design capability, installation experience and ongoing maintenance service provision are important eligibility and award criteria.

Information on eligibility criteria and procurement procedures is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 167?

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With tender.match, irrigation system manufacturers and water management equipment specialists automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 167 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 irrigation machinery contracts 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 167)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for irrigation system projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger irrigation infrastructure projects, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 167

What does the CPV code 16700000 mean?

The CPV code 16700000 covers the group "Irrigation Machinery" in the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It classifies public contracts for the supply of sprinkler systems, drip irrigation, centre-pivot machines and irrigation control equipment for public agricultural, horticultural and green space management use.

How do I find tenders with CPV 167?

Tenders with CPV 167 are published at EU level on TED. Below-threshold contracts are commonly found on national platforms. Bond aggregates all sources and delivers targeted results.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 167?

Requirements typically include CE conformity documentation, system design and hydraulic calculation capability, installation and commissioning references, water efficiency certification and ongoing maintenance service provision. Details are governed by the VgV or the UVgO depending on contract value.