CPV 196 – Waste from Leather, Textiles, Rubber and Plastic

What does CPV 196 cover?

CPV group 196 (19600000) covers public contracts for waste from leather, textiles, rubber, and plastics – textile waste, leather offcuts, rubber waste, plastic waste, and secondary raw materials and recycled materials derived from them. The group covers both the disposal of material waste from public production and workshop operations and the procurement of recycled material from these substances.

In the public sector, textile and leather waste arises in tailoring and workshop operations at correctional facilities, in municipal laundries, and in craft training institutions. Municipal collection points receive used textiles and second-hand clothing. Recycling companies take these materials and process them into secondary raw materials (e.g. cleaning rags from used textiles, rubber granulate from old tyres).

Within CPV division 19, group 196 complements the material groups from the waste and recycling perspective. It is distinguished from CPV 149 (recovered secondary raw materials in general) by its specific focus on leather, textiles, rubber, and plastics. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 196

• Used textile collection and recovery from municipal collection points
• Rubber granulate production from waste tyres for municipal sports surfaces
• Disposal of plastic waste from public institutions
• Leather offcuts from workshops and their proper disposal or recovery

Examples of Tenders with CPV 196

• Used Textile Containers and Recovery for a District Council: A district council tenders the installation, operation, and emptying of used textile containers and the orderly recovery of the collected used textiles and second-hand clothing.
• Rubber Granulate for an Artificial Turf Pitch: A city administration procures recycled rubber granulate from waste tyre recycling as infill material for the installation of a new artificial turf pitch.
• Disposal of Plastic Waste from Schools: A school authority tenders the regular collection and proper recovery of plastic films, packaging, and waste from all school buildings.

Current tenders with CPV 196 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 196 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal waste management companies, district councils with waste material collection, municipal sports facilities operators (for rubber granulate), school authorities, and public institutions with production workshops are the typical contracting authorities under CPV 196.

Companies and Bidders

Recycling companies, used textile processors, rubber granulate producers, and plastic recyclers can win public contracts under CPV 196. Specialist waste management company certifications, circular economy law certifications, and recovery certificates are mandatory requirements. 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 196?

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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 196

What does the CPV code 19600000 mean?

The CPV code 19600000 designates the group "Waste from leather, textiles, rubber and plastic" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers the disposal and recovery of material waste from these materials as well as secondary raw materials from their recycling.

How do I find tenders with CPV 196?

Tenders with CPV 196 are published at EU level on TED and on national platforms.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 196?

Typical requirements include specialist waste management company certifications, circular economy law certifications, recovery certificates, and transport permits for waste. Details are governed by the VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.