CPV 339 – Mortuary and Funeral Equipment and Supplies

What does CPV 339 cover?

CPV Group 339 (33900000) classifies public contracts for mortuary and funeral equipment and supplies. This includes equipment for forensic medical examinations (dissection tables, post-mortem equipment, refrigeration cells), equipment for mortuaries and crematoria (cooling systems, cremation furnaces, flue gas purification systems), funeral accessories (laying-out beds, funeral vehicles), and specialist chemicals for preservation and preparation.

In the public sector, the principal contracting authorities are university institutes for forensic medicine and pathology, municipal crematoria and cemeteries with morgue facilities, and municipal funeral services. Procurement volumes are modest compared to other CPV groups, but the technical requirements are highly specific.

Crematoria in many EU countries are frequently under municipal ownership or operated by municipal enterprises. They must comply with stringent environmental requirements for flue gas purification and regularly require new cremation furnaces, exhaust filtration systems and control technology. Applicable emission standards prescribe strict limits for carbon monoxide, particulates, dioxins and organic compounds.

Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission's SIMAP portal and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 339

• Post-mortem and dissection tables for forensic medicine institutes
• Mortuary refrigeration systems and refrigeration cells for morgues
• Cremation furnaces and flue gas purification systems for crematoria
• Funeral vehicles and laying-out equipment
• Specialist chemicals for preservation and disinfection
• Urns and storage containers for crematoria

Examples of Tenders with CPV 339

• Cremation Furnace for a Municipal Crematorium: A municipal cemetery authority procures a new cremation furnace with modern heat recovery and a four-chamber flue gas purification system for its main crematorium – published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily).
• Refrigeration Cells for a University Forensic Medicine Department: A university forensic medicine institute procures a new mortuary refrigeration system with 30 cooling chambers, including ventilation, hygiene fittings and an access control system – advertised on DTVP (German Procurement Portal).
• Post-Mortem Tables and Dissection Equipment for a Pathology Institute: A publicly owned hospital procures four stainless-steel post-mortem tables with integrated suction and water supply, together with a complete set of dissection instruments.

Current tenders with CPV 339 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 339 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal crematoria and cemetery administrations, university institutes for forensic medicine and pathology, municipal funeral services, and public hospitals with pathology departments are typical contracting authorities. This is a specialised market with a limited number of active suppliers.

Companies and Bidders

Crematorium constructors and engineers, specialists for mortuary and post-mortem equipment, refrigeration system manufacturers for medical applications, and specialist chemical suppliers are typical bidders. The market segment has an international character – many specialist products are supplied by a small number of European manufacturers. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 339?

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With tender.match, crematorium equipment suppliers, mortuary technology specialists and forensic medicine outfitters automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 339 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 mortuary and funeral equipment 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.

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For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for crematorium and forensic medicine projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger crematorium modernisation projects that a single company cannot handle alone, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 339

What does the CPV code 33900000 mean?

CPV code 33900000 designates the group "Mortuary and Funeral Equipment and Supplies" within the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers specialist equipment and materials procured by public bodies for forensic post-mortem examination, mortuary operation and cremation – including furnaces, cooling systems, dissection tables and preservation chemicals.

How do I find tenders with CPV 339?

Tenders with CPV 339 can be searched using the CPV filter on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily). At national level, the German Procurement Portal (DTVP) provides further search options. BOND aggregates tenders from over 1,000 portals and delivers matching opportunities directly to your company dashboard.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 339?

Cremation furnaces must comply with applicable national emission standards governing limits for carbon monoxide, particulates, dioxins and organic compounds. Environmental compliance documentation, installation references at comparable facilities and service concepts are typically required. Details are governed by VgV and UVgO depending on the contract value.