CPV 189 – Travel Goods, Saddlery, Bags and Pouches

What does CPV 189 cover?

CPV group 189 (18900000) classifies public contracts for travel goods, saddlery, bags and pouches – rucksacks, suitcases, briefcases, handbags, pouches, tool bags, postal carrying bags, field equipment bags, saddles and harnesses, and other utility and transport containers made from leather, textile, plastic, or other materials.

In the public sector, a wide range of bodies procure under CPV 189: police forces and the armed forces procure operational bags, transport pouches, and field equipment; postal authorities procure delivery bags; schools procure school bags for socially disadvantaged children; municipal service companies procure tool bags and transport sacks; and state equestrian units procure saddlery for service horses.

Within CPV division 18, group 189 completes the category with luggage and bags. It is distinguished from CPV 34 (transport vehicles) and CPV 44 (containers), covering exclusively carried or hand-held container solutions made from flexible materials. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 189

• Operational bags and carrying pouches for police, armed forces, and fire services
• School bags and rucksacks for social services and schools
• Postal carrying bags for post rooms of public institutions
• Saddlery (saddles, bridles) for state equestrian units

Examples of Tenders with CPV 189

• Field Equipment Bags for the Armed Forces: The armed forces procurement office procures tactical rucksacks and MOLLE-compatible operational bags for infantry units, with requirements for load capacity, water resistance, and camouflage colouring.
• School Bags for a Social Welfare Office: A municipal social welfare office procures school bags and rucksacks to equip primary school children from low-income families under the Education and Participation Package scheme.
• Saddlery for a State Police Mounted Unit: A state police mounted unit procures work saddles, snaffle bridles, and accessories for equipping new service horses in the troop.

Current tenders with CPV 189 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 189 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Police forces, armed forces, fire services, social welfare offices, school authorities, municipal postal services, state equestrian units, and municipal service companies are the typical contracting authorities under CPV 189. Procurement volumes vary greatly depending on the area of use.

Companies and Bidders

Bag manufacturers, rucksack and luggage producers, saddlers, military equipment suppliers, and school materials distributors can win public contracts under CPV 189. Material quality, ergonomics, robustness, and, for military products, conformity with standards (e.g. NATO standards) are decisive criteria. Information on eligibility requirements and procurement procedures is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 189?

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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 189

What does the CPV code 18900000 mean?

The CPV code 18900000 designates the group "Travel goods, saddlery, bags and pouches" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers all carried or hand-held container solutions made from flexible materials – from operational bags and school rucksacks to saddlery.

How do I find tenders with CPV 189?

Tenders with CPV 189 are published at EU level on TED and on national platforms.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 189?

Typical requirements include material quality certificates, conformity certificates (for tactical products), ergonomic assessments, and references for comparable supply contracts. Details are governed by the VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.