CPV 39 – Furniture, Furnishings and Cleaning Products

What does CPV 39 cover?

CPV Division 39 is one of the most widely used divisions in public procurement and covers furniture of all types, furnishing items, household appliances, home textiles such as carpets and curtains, as well as cleaning and washing products. It meets the needs of all public bodies – from office chairs and filing cabinets to school desks and library shelving, through to beds for care homes and industrial cleaning products for public buildings.

Within the CPV hierarchy, Division 39 is clearly distinguished from Division 38 (technical instruments) and Division 45 (construction works). Built-in furniture and fitted kitchen units in new-build contexts may fall under Division 45 where they form part of construction services. Key subgroups include office furniture (CPV Group 391), school and laboratory furniture (CPV Group 395), domestic electrical appliances (CPV Group 397), cleaning and polishing products (CPV Group 398), and storage furniture (CPV Group 393).

Every public contracting authority – from a small municipal office to a federal agency – procures furniture and cleaning products on a regular basis. New construction and refurbishment of administrative buildings, schools, hospitals and nurseries invariably triggers substantial furniture procurement. Framework agreements for consumables such as cleaning products typically run for two to four years, giving suppliers reliable and plannable order volumes. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008 on the revision of the CPV.

Key CPV Groups in Division 39

Examples of Tenders with CPV 39

• Office Fit-Out for Federal Agency New Building: A federal agency furnishes its new premises with ergonomic office furniture for 320 workstations – including height-adjustable desks, office chairs to DIN EN 1335, filing cabinets, mobile pedestals and conference furniture for meeting rooms.
• School Furniture for Comprehensive School Extension: A district authority procures the complete furnishing of a two-storey extension to a comprehensive school, including desks and chairs for 24 classrooms, teacher tables and storage furniture, divided into year-group lots.
• Framework Agreement for Cleaning Products, City Administration: A city authority awards a four-year framework agreement for the supply of cleaning, disinfecting and care products for 43 municipal buildings, with monthly call-off quantities and centralised ordering.

Current tenders with CPV 39 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 39 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Almost all public bodies procure under CPV 39: federal agencies, state authorities, local authorities, schools, universities, hospitals, care homes and libraries. In new-build projects, interior fit-out is almost always tendered separately. Cleaning products are typically awarded under framework agreements, which provides suppliers with a stable planning basis. The volume of this division is one of the largest in the supply category across the EU.

Companies and Bidders

Office furniture suppliers, cleaning product manufacturers and interior fit-out companies are the core bidders. Many tenders are divided into lots (e.g. by furniture type or building area), which also creates opportunities for specialist providers. For cleaning products, safety data sheets and evidence of environmental compatibility are standard requirements. Larger furniture tenders typically require references from comparable projects, sample deliveries and quality certificates (e.g. the GS mark). 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 39?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 39)

With tender.match, furniture suppliers and interior fit-out companies automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 39 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 furniture and fit-out 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 39)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for furniture and fit-out projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger furniture and furnishing contracts 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 39

What does the CPV code 39000000 mean?

The CPV code 39000000 designates the division "Furniture (including office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances and cleaning products" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers all supply procurement in the areas of interior fit-out and cleaning chemicals – from office chairs and school desks to storage shelving and cleaning and disinfecting products for public buildings.

How do I find tenders with CPV 39?

Tenders with CPV 39 can be searched on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) using the appropriate filter. The German Procurement Portal (DTVP) lists current national procurements. Bond automatically delivers profile-based matching tenders from over 1,000 EU-wide portals, filtered by product segment and region.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 39?

For furniture, quality and test certificates (e.g. GS mark, RAL quality mark), ergonomic certifications (DIN EN 1335 for office chairs) and eco-labels such as the Blue Angel are frequently required. For cleaning products, safety data sheets in accordance with the GHS/CLP Regulation are mandatory. Details are governed by the VgV or the UVgO depending on the contract value.