CPV 180 – Clothing, Footwear, Luggage and Accessories

What does CPV Group 180 cover?

CPV Group 180 (18000000) is the parent group of CPV Division 18 and serves as the umbrella classification for all public contracts covering clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories in their full breadth. It is used when a procurement spans multiple sub-categories of clothing and accessories, or when the subject of a contract does not fit neatly into a more specific subgroup.

Public sector clothing procurement is both diverse and recurring. The group covers everything from police and fire service uniforms to hospital scrubs and occupational clothing, from steel-capped safety boots to high-visibility cycling capes for traffic wardens. Major uniform framework agreements covering an entire national or regional police force will often be classified under CPV 180 as the umbrella code, with individual lots broken down into more specific groups such as outerwear (181), protective clothing (184) or footwear (185).

Sustainability considerations are increasingly shaping public clothing procurement: contracting authorities are required under EU procurement rules to consider environmental and social factors, leading to increased demand for certified sustainable textiles, GOTS- or Bluesign-certified fabrics and verified supply chain transparency.

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 180

Examples of Tenders with CPV 180

• Multi-lot uniform framework for a federal law enforcement agency: A federal authority tenders a comprehensive multi-lot uniform framework covering all clothing categories for its operational staff – from duty shirts and trousers to cold-weather outerwear, protective boots and accessories.
• Complete clothing supply for a hospital group: A hospital group procures occupational clothing for all staff categories under a single framework agreement spanning scrubs, clinical coats, theatre garments and outdoor uniform items.
• PPE and uniform package for a public transport operator: A public transport authority procures a combined package of operational uniforms and PPE for its maintenance, driving and station staff.

Current tenders with CPV 180 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 180 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Federal and state police forces, armed forces, fire services, customs authorities, hospital groups, public transport operators and municipal authorities are the main contracting authorities under CPV 180. The umbrella code is particularly appropriate for comprehensive multi-lot framework agreements.

Companies and Bidders

Uniform manufacturers, textile wholesalers, workwear distributors and PPE specialists are the main bidders. Large-scale framework contracts under CPV 180 often require a broad product range capability or consortium bidding. Quality management certification, sustainable sourcing credentials and logistics capacity for large, time-sensitive orders are key competitive factors.

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 180?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 180)

With tender.match, uniform manufacturers, textile suppliers and PPE distributors automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 180 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 clothing and uniform 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 180)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for clothing and uniform projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for large framework contracts requiring a broad product range, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 180

What does the CPV code 18000000 mean?

The CPV code 18000000 denotes the parent group "Clothing, Footwear, Luggage Articles and Accessories" in the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It is the umbrella classification for public contracts covering all types of clothing, footwear and accessories for the public sector, from service uniforms to personal protective equipment.

How do I find tenders with CPV 180?

Tenders with CPV 180 are published at EU level on TED. Below-threshold contracts are commonly found on national platforms such as DTVP. Bond aggregates all sources and delivers targeted results.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 180?

Requirements typically include ISO 9001 quality management certification, EN standard compliance for protective garments, sustainable sourcing evidence, references for comparable large-volume supply and robust logistics capability. Details are governed by the VgV or the UVgO depending on contract value.