CPV 242 – Colouring and Pigmenting Materials

What does CPV 242 cover?

CPV group 242 (24200000) covers public contracts for colouring and pigmenting materials – architectural paints and coatings for buildings and structures, road marking paints and thermoplastic compounds, industrial anti-corrosion coatings, protective coatings for bridges and steel structures, varnishes, primers, wood stains, floor coatings, and pigments and dyes for industrial and technical applications.

In the public sector, paints and coatings are procured in large quantities for a wide range of maintenance and construction applications. Municipal property management offices procure architectural paints for the ongoing maintenance of public buildings, schools, and administrative facilities. Road maintenance authorities require road marking paints, thermoplastic marking compounds, and road surface coatings. Water utilities procure specialist coatings for pipe interiors, reservoir linings, and water treatment structures. Bridge maintenance authorities use heavy-duty anti-corrosion systems. Public sports facilities require floor coatings and line marking products. Railway authorities procure specialist rail and infrastructure coatings.

Within CPV group 240, group 242 focuses on colouring and coating products, distinguishing it from group 243 (basic industrial chemicals) and group 249 (fine chemicals and cleaning agents). Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 242

• Architectural paints and emulsions for public building maintenance
• Road marking paints and thermoplastic compounds for highway maintenance
• Anti-corrosion coating systems for bridges, steel structures, and public infrastructure
• Floor coatings and line marking products for public sports facilities and car parks

Examples of Tenders with CPV 242

• Road Marking Materials for a State Highway Authority: A state road construction authority procures thermoplastic road marking compound, cold-plastic road marking paint, and glass bead retroreflective material for the annual maintenance of road markings on the state road network.
• Anti-Corrosion Coating System for a Bridge Refurbishment: A municipal engineering authority procures a multi-coat heavy-duty anti-corrosion coating system for the refurbishment of steel girder bridges, including surface preparation products, primer, intermediate coat, and finishing coat.
• Architectural Paints for a School Building Maintenance Programme: A district school authority procures interior and exterior emulsion paints, primers, and wood protection coatings for a rolling maintenance programme across its school building stock.

Current tenders with CPV 242 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 242 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal property management offices, state highway and road maintenance authorities, bridge maintenance authorities, water utilities, municipal sports facilities management, public housing organisations, and railway infrastructure authorities are the typical contracting authorities under CPV 242.

Companies and Bidders

Paint manufacturers, coatings distributors, specialist industrial coatings suppliers, and road marking material producers can win public contracts under CPV 242. VOC compliance, REACH certification, relevant DIN/EN product standards, environmental certification (e.g. low-emission labels), and for road marking products retroreflectivity and durability test data 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 242?

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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 242

What does the CPV code 24200000 mean?

The CPV code 24200000 designates the group "Colouring and pigmenting materials" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers paints, varnishes, coatings, road marking materials, and anti-corrosion systems procured by public authorities for building maintenance, infrastructure protection, and road safety applications.

How do I find tenders with CPV 242?

Tenders with CPV 242 are published at EU level on TED and on national platforms.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 242?

Typical requirements include REACH compliance, VOC limit compliance, relevant DIN/EN product standard certifications, environmental labels for low-emission products, and for road markings the EN 1871 / EN 1824 performance documentation. Details are governed by the VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.