CPV 249 – Fine and Miscellaneous Chemicals

What does CPV 249 cover?

CPV group 249 (24900000) covers public contracts for fine and miscellaneous chemicals – laboratory reagents and analytical chemicals, diagnostic reagents, disinfectants and antiseptics, bactericides and virucides, cleaning concentrates, descalers, degreasers, biocides, plant protection products, and other speciality and fine chemicals not classified in other specific chemical product groups.

In the public sector, fine and miscellaneous chemicals are among the most widely procured chemical product types. Public hospitals, care homes, and medical facilities require disinfectants and antiseptics for infection prevention and control – including surface disinfectants, hand rub solutions, and instrument sterilisation chemicals. Analytical laboratories at public environmental agencies, food inspection authorities, and research institutions require high-purity laboratory reagents and reference standards. Municipal cleaning services use concentrated cleaning chemicals and descalers for building and facility maintenance. Public swimming pools procure algaecides and biocides. Municipal utilities require biocides for pipe network disinfection.

Within CPV group 240, group 249 serves as the residual group for fine and speciality chemicals not covered by groups 241–246, including the important sub-categories of disinfectants, cleaning agents, and analytical reagents. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 249

• Disinfectants and antiseptics for public hospitals and care facilities
• Laboratory reagents and analytical standards for public testing and research institutions
• Industrial cleaning concentrates and descalers for building and facility maintenance
• Biocides and disinfection chemicals for public water supply network maintenance

Examples of Tenders with CPV 249

• Disinfectant Framework for a University Hospital: A university hospital group tenders a multi-year framework agreement for the supply of surface disinfectants, hand rub solutions, skin antiseptics, and instrument disinfectants for infection prevention and hygiene across all clinical and administrative areas.
• Laboratory Reagents and Reference Standards for a State Environmental Laboratory: A state environmental monitoring agency procures analytical grade reagents, certified reference standards, and calibration solutions for its accredited laboratory performing water, soil, and emissions analysis.
• Cleaning Concentrates for a Municipal Facilities Management Service: A municipal facilities management authority procures an annual supply of industrial cleaning concentrates, alkaline cleaners, degreasers, descalers, and floor maintenance products for the cleaning of public buildings across the authority.

Current tenders with CPV 249 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 249 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Public hospitals and university hospitals, care homes, public health authorities, state environmental and analytical laboratories, food inspection agencies, municipal cleaning and facilities management services, public swimming facility operators, and water utilities are the typical contracting authorities under CPV 249.

Companies and Bidders

Disinfectant and hygiene product manufacturers, laboratory chemical suppliers, industrial cleaning chemical companies, and biocide producers can win public contracts under CPV 249. For disinfectants: EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) product authorisations, VAH listing (Germany), clinical efficacy evidence. For laboratory chemicals: ISO 17034 reference material certification and analytical grade purity documentation. For cleaning chemicals: REACH compliance and environmental labelling. 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 249?

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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 249

What does the CPV code 24900000 mean?

The CPV code 24900000 designates the group "Fine and miscellaneous chemicals" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers disinfectants, antiseptics, laboratory reagents, analytical chemicals, cleaning concentrates, biocides, and other speciality chemicals procured by public hospitals, laboratories, and facility management authorities.

How do I find tenders with CPV 249?

Tenders with CPV 249 are published at EU level on TED and on national platforms.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 249?

For disinfectants: EU BPR product authorisation and clinical efficacy documentation (e.g. EN 14476 virucidal test). For laboratory chemicals: analytical grade purity and ISO reference material certification. For cleaning chemicals: REACH compliance, SDS documentation, and environmental labelling. Details are governed by the VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.