CPV 243 – Inorganic and Organic Basic Chemicals

What does CPV 243 cover?

CPV group 243 (24300000) covers public contracts for inorganic and organic basic chemicals – mineral acids such as hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid, and nitric acid; alkalis and bases including sodium hydroxide and calcium hydroxide; salts and mineral compounds; water treatment chemicals including coagulants, flocculants, pH adjusters, and disinfection chemicals; organic solvents; and other basic chemical raw materials and process chemicals.

In the public sector, inorganic and organic basic chemicals are procured primarily by water and wastewater utilities for water treatment processes. Sodium hypochlorite, aluminium sulphate, ferric chloride, and pH adjustment chemicals are essential inputs for drinking water treatment and wastewater purification. Swimming pool operators procure water treatment chemicals for pool water maintenance. Chemical laboratories at public universities, research institutes, and inspection authorities require inorganic and organic reagents and solvents. Public cleaning and maintenance operations use alkaline cleaning concentrates and acid descalers. Municipal heating network operators use corrosion inhibitors and water treatment additives.

Within CPV group 240, group 243 covers fundamental chemical building blocks and process chemicals, distinguishing it from group 249 (fine and speciality chemicals) and group 242 (colouring materials). Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 243

• Water treatment chemicals for municipal drinking water and wastewater treatment plants
• Pool water treatment chemicals for municipal swimming facilities
• Inorganic laboratory chemicals for public research and testing institutions
• Process chemicals for public heating networks and industrial facilities

Examples of Tenders with CPV 243

• Water Treatment Chemicals for a Municipal Waterworks: A municipal water supply authority tenders an annual supply of water treatment chemicals including liquid aluminium sulphate, sodium hypochlorite solution, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide solution, and activated carbon for its drinking water treatment plant.
• Pool Water Treatment Chemicals for a Municipal Swimming Centre: A municipal sports and leisure authority procures pool water treatment chemicals including chlorine compounds, pH adjustment chemicals, and flocculants for the maintenance of pool water quality across its indoor swimming facilities.
• Laboratory Chemicals for a State Environmental Agency: A state environmental agency procures inorganic and organic standard chemicals, reference standards, and solvents for its analytical laboratory carrying out water, soil, and air quality monitoring.

Current tenders with CPV 243 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 243 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal water and wastewater utilities, municipal swimming facility operators, state environmental and analytical laboratories, public university chemistry departments, municipal heating network operators, and public industrial facilities are the typical contracting authorities under CPV 243.

Companies and Bidders

Chemical manufacturers, industrial chemical distributors, water treatment chemical specialists, and laboratory chemical suppliers can win public contracts under CPV 243. REACH compliance, GHS/CLP labelling and safety data sheets, ADR transport certification, product purity certificates, and for water treatment chemicals potable water contact approval (e.g. DVGW certification in Germany) are typical requirements. Information on eligibility requirements and procurement procedures is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 243

What does the CPV code 24300000 mean?

The CPV code 24300000 designates the group "Inorganic and organic basic chemicals" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers acids, alkalis, salts, water treatment chemicals, solvents, and other fundamental chemical compounds procured by public authorities for water treatment, laboratory, and industrial applications.

How do I find tenders with CPV 243?

Tenders with CPV 243 are published at EU level on TED and on national platforms such as DTVP.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 243?

Typical requirements include REACH compliance, GHS/CLP safety documentation, ADR transport certification for hazardous goods, and for water treatment chemicals the DVGW W 290 approval or equivalent potable water contact certification. Details are governed by the VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.