CPV 194 – Textile Yarn and Thread

What does CPV 194 cover?

CPV group 194 (19400000) covers public contracts for textile yarn and thread – sewing thread, knitting yarn, wool, cotton thread, synthetic yarns, sewing twine, silk, and industrial threads for technical applications. The group covers thread and yarn material as raw materials or semi-finished goods for further processing in textile workshops and craft businesses.

In the public sector, yarns and threads are procured mainly for textile workshops in vocational schools, rehabilitation workshops, correctional facilities with knitting or weaving operations, municipal craft and therapy workshops, and industrial sewing operations in public ownership. Sewing twine and technical threads are also used for maintaining textile products in public stores.

Within CPV division 19, group 194 is clearly focused on thread material, whereas group 192 covers woven and flat textiles. It is distinguished from finished knitted goods and textile products (CPV 18) by its raw material character. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 194

• Sewing thread and twine for textile workshops in educational institutions
• Knitting yarn and wool for therapy and rehabilitation workshops
• Industrial thread for sewing operations in public ownership
• Technical thread for repair and maintenance of textile products

Examples of Tenders with CPV 194

• Sewing Thread Assortment for a Correctional Facility Tailoring Workshop: A correctional facility procures an extensive range of sewing threads in various colours and weights for ongoing production in the tailoring workshop.
• Knitting Yarn for Occupational Therapy: A municipal rehabilitation centre procures knitting yarns and knitting needles for manual occupational therapy with residents in the ergotherapy department.
• Technical Sewing Thread for an Upholstery Workshop: A vocational training institution procures technical polyester yarn for upholstery training and for maintaining seating furniture in the school.

Current tenders with CPV 194 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 194 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Vocational schools with textile departments, correctional facilities with textile production, municipal rehabilitation centres, therapy institutions, and public sewing operations are the typical contracting authorities under CPV 194. Procurement volumes are often modest but recur regularly.

Companies and Bidders

Yarn dealers, sewing thread specialists, textile wholesalers, and knitting yarn suppliers can win public contracts under CPV 194. Colour fastness, range breadth, OEKO-TEX certification, and delivery flexibility for small quantities are important 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 194?

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Company Match – Find the Right Partners and Suppliers (CPV 194)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for yarn supply contracts, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger supply 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 194

What does the CPV code 19400000 mean?

The CPV code 19400000 designates the group "Textile yarn and thread" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers public contracts for sewing thread, knitting yarn, wool, and technical threads as raw materials and semi-finished goods for craft and industrial textile processing.

How do I find tenders with CPV 194?

Tenders with CPV 194 are published at EU level on TED and on national platforms.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 194?

Typical requirements include OEKO-TEX certification, REACH compliance, quality and material specification certificates, and range breadth and delivery flexibility. Details are governed by the VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.