CPV 395 – Textiles

What does CPV 395 cover?

CPV Group 395 covers textiles procured by public contracting authorities, including uniform and service clothing fabrics, workwear, protective and specialist garments, bed linen and household textiles, and technical or safety textiles. The group is relevant wherever public bodies need to supply their employees with clothing, equip institutions with bedding and towelling, or procure technical textile products for operational purposes.

Uniform and workwear textiles represent a major segment of CPV 395 procurement. Police forces, fire brigades, customs services, armed forces and public transport operators all require regular supplies of service uniforms and operational clothing. Hospitals, care homes and catering facilities procure staff uniforms, bed linen, towels and other institutional textiles, often under multi-year framework agreements with laundering and replacement provisions.

Protective and technical textiles – such as high-visibility clothing, chemical-resistant workwear, flame-retardant garments and cut-resistant gloves – are procured by municipal utilities, road maintenance crews and emergency services. These items must comply with EU Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and relevant EN standards. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 395

• Supply of uniform and service clothing fabrics for public authorities
• Workwear and occupational clothing for technical and operational staff
• Bed linen, pillowcases, duvet covers and towelling for hospitals and care homes
• High-visibility and protective clothing for outdoor and technical services
• Flame-retardant and chemical-resistant workwear for specialist services
• Specialist textiles for military and civil protection authorities

Examples of Tenders with CPV 395

• Service Uniforms for Municipal Public Transport Operator: A regional public transport authority procures a four-year framework agreement for the supply of driver uniforms, including jackets, trousers, shirts and accessories for 1,200 staff, with defined annual call-off quantities.
• Hospital Textiles Framework Agreement: A hospital group tenders a three-year framework for the supply of bed linen, patient gowns, staff uniforms and operating theatre textiles across six sites, including a laundering and exchange service.
• High-Visibility Workwear for Highway Maintenance Crews: A state road authority procures high-visibility jackets, trousers and accessories conforming to EN ISO 20471 Class 3 for 340 road maintenance operatives, including personalisation and stock management.

Current tenders with CPV 395 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 395 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Police, fire and rescue services, armed forces, customs authorities, public transport operators, hospitals, care homes, municipal utilities and schools are among the principal procurers under CPV 395. Textiles are typically procured under multi-year framework agreements to ensure consistent supply and facilitate annual replenishment and replacement cycles.

Companies and Bidders

Uniform manufacturers, workwear suppliers, protective clothing specialists, institutional textile suppliers and laundry service providers are the main bidders under CPV 395. CE marking and conformity to relevant EN standards (e.g. EN ISO 20471 for high-visibility clothing, EN 469 for firefighting gear) are mandatory for protective textiles. References from comparable public sector supply contracts strengthen bids. Further information on procurement participation requirements is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 395?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 395)

With tender.match, textile and workwear suppliers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 395 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 textile supply 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 395)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for large textile supply contracts, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger uniform and workwear 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 395

What does the CPV code 39500000 mean?

The CPV code 39500000 designates the group "Textiles" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers all textile products procured by public bodies, including uniforms, workwear, protective clothing, bed linen and institutional textiles.

How do I find tenders with CPV 395?

Tenders with CPV 395 can be searched on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) using the code filter. The lists current national procurements. Bond automatically delivers profile-matched tenders from over 1,000 EU-wide portals.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 395?

Protective clothing must carry CE marking and comply with relevant EN standards under EU Regulation (EU) 2016/425. Uniform and workwear suppliers typically must provide product samples, fabric specifications and references from comparable supply contracts. Applicable procedural rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.