CPV 398 – Cleaning and Polishing Products

What does CPV 398 cover?

CPV Group 398 covers the procurement of cleaning, polishing and hygiene products by public contracting authorities. This includes general-purpose and specialist floor cleaners, surface disinfectants, hand sanitisers, toilet cleaning agents, glass cleaners, descalers, stain removers, washing powder and liquids, fabric softeners, polishing agents and maintenance products for floors, metals and furniture surfaces.

Cleaning and hygiene products are among the most frequently procured consumables in the public sector. Hospitals, nursing homes, schools, universities, municipal offices, public transport depots, sports facilities and swimming pools all require continuous supplies of cleaning chemicals. In healthcare settings, disinfectants must comply with VAH (Association for Applied Hygiene) or DGHM listing requirements, and hospitals often maintain separately specified hygiene product lists for clinical and non-clinical areas.

Environmental and health criteria play an increasing role in the procurement of cleaning products. Many contracting authorities apply green procurement criteria aligned with the EU GPP guidelines for cleaning products, requiring biodegradable formulations, reduced packaging waste and compliance with the EU Ecolabel or the German Blue Angel standard. Safety data sheets in accordance with the EU CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 are mandatory for all chemical products. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 398

• Supply of floor cleaning agents, multi-purpose cleaners and degreasers
• Disinfectants for surfaces, instruments and hands in healthcare settings
• Toilet cleaning chemicals, sanitary cleaners and descaling agents
• Washing powder, detergents and fabric softeners for institutional laundries
• Polishing and maintenance products for floors, furniture and metals
• Framework supply agreements for ongoing cleaning product replenishment

Examples of Tenders with CPV 398

• Framework Agreement for Cleaning Products, City Administration: A city authority awards a four-year framework for the supply of floor cleaners, disinfectants, toilet agents and multi-purpose cleaners for 48 municipal buildings, with monthly call-off and centralised delivery.
• Hospital Disinfectants and Hygiene Products: A university hospital procures surface disinfectants, hand sanitisers and instrument disinfectants listed in the VAH/DGHM directories for a three-year period across its main campus and two satellite clinics.
• Eco-Labelled Cleaning Products for School District: A school district tenders the supply of EU Ecolabel or Blue Angel certified cleaning and hygiene products for 32 schools, with a focus on biodegradable formulations and minimised plastic packaging.

Current tenders with CPV 398 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 398 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Hospitals, care homes, schools, universities, municipal offices, sports facilities and public transport operators are the core procurers under CPV 398. Framework agreements are the standard procurement instrument for cleaning products, providing continuity of supply and stable pricing over multi-year periods. Sustainability and eco-label requirements are increasingly included as award criteria.

Companies and Bidders

Cleaning chemical manufacturers, hygiene product distributors and specialist disinfectant suppliers are the primary bidders under CPV 398. Safety data sheets in accordance with EU CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 are mandatory. For healthcare clients, VAH or DGHM listing of disinfectants is typically required. Eco-labels such as the EU Ecolabel and the Blue Angel provide competitive advantages where green procurement criteria apply. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 398?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 398)

With tender.match, cleaning product manufacturers and hygiene supply companies automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 398 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 cleaning product 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 398)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for large cleaning product supply contracts, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger supply contracts covering multiple product categories, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 398

What does the CPV code 39800000 mean?

The CPV code 39800000 designates the group "Cleaning and polishing products" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers all cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, detergents, polishing agents and hygiene products procured by public bodies.

How do I find tenders with CPV 398?

Tenders with CPV 398 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 398?

Safety data sheets in accordance with EU CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 are mandatory. Healthcare disinfectants require VAH or DGHM listing. Eco-label certifications are advantageous where green procurement criteria apply. Applicable procedural rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.