CPV 241 – Gases

What does CPV 241 cover?

CPV group 241 (24100000) covers public contracts for gases – medical gases such as oxygen, nitrous oxide, and medical air; industrial gases such as nitrogen, argon, helium, acetylene, and carbon dioxide; cryogenic liquefied gases; specialised gas mixtures for calibration and analytical purposes; and compressed gas supply infrastructure. The group covers both the supply of gas products and associated delivery logistics including cylinder supply and tank filling services.

In the public sector, gases are procured across multiple critical areas. Public hospitals and university hospitals require medical oxygen as an essential clinical utility, together with nitrous oxide, compressed medical air, and surgical gas mixtures. Public fire services use compressed breathing air for self-contained breathing apparatus. Industrial gases are required for welding and cutting operations in municipal workshops, vehicle depots, and water works engineering departments. Cryogenic gases are used in public research laboratories and university science departments. Food-grade gases are procured by public catering facilities and institutional kitchens.

Within CPV group 240, group 241 is specifically focused on gaseous and liquefied gas products, distinguishing it from liquid chemicals (243) and other chemical product groups. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 241

• Medical gas supply (oxygen, nitrous oxide, medical air) for public hospitals and care homes
• Compressed breathing air for public fire service SCBA equipment maintenance
• Industrial welding gases for municipal workshops and engineering depots
• Cryogenic liquid gases and calibration gas mixtures for public research laboratories

Examples of Tenders with CPV 241

• Medical Gas Supply for a District Hospital: A public hospital group tenders a long-term supply contract for piped medical oxygen, nitrous oxide, compressed medical air, and anaesthetic gas mixtures for clinical use, including cylinder management and emergency supply guarantees.
• Compressed Air Cylinder Filling for a State Fire Service: A state fire authority procures a framework agreement for the regular filling of compressed air cylinders for self-contained breathing apparatus used by fire service units across the state.
• Industrial Gas Supply for a Municipal Technical Operations Service: A municipal technical operations depot procures an annual supply of industrial gases including acetylene, argon, and mixed gases for welding, cutting, and brazing operations in its vehicle maintenance and engineering workshops.

Current tenders with CPV 241 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 241 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Public hospitals and university hospitals, public care homes, state fire services, municipal vehicle and engineering depots, public research institutions, universities, and municipal water and wastewater utilities with engineering operations are the typical contracting authorities under CPV 241.

Companies and Bidders

Industrial and medical gas producers and distributors, cylinder and tank supply companies, and gas mixture specialists can win public contracts under CPV 241. Medical gas supplier certification (EN ISO 13485, GMP compliance), ADR transport certification, cylinder management capability, emergency supply guarantees, and 24-hour delivery availability are typical 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 241?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 241)

With tender.match, industrial and medical gas suppliers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 241 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 gas supply 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 241)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for gas supply contracts, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for large multi-site hospital or fire service gas supply contracts, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for regional coverage and supply security – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 241

What does the CPV code 24100000 mean?

The CPV code 24100000 designates the group "Gases" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers medical gases, industrial gases, cryogenic liquefied gases, and specialised gas mixtures procured by public authorities for clinical, operational, and research applications.

How do I find tenders with CPV 241?

Tenders with CPV 241 are published at EU level on TED and on national platforms.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 241?

Requirements for medical gas supply include GMP certification, EN ISO 13485, and pharmaceutical authorisation. For industrial gases, ADR transport certification and cylinder management system capability are essential. Emergency supply guarantees are typically mandatory for hospital contracts. Details are governed by the VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.