CPV 41 – Collected and Purified Water

What does CPV 41 cover?

CPV Division 41 covers the collected and purified water sector in public procurement. This encompasses drinking water supply, treated and purified water for industrial and public use, natural spring and mineral water for institutional provision, and the operational services associated with water collection, purification and distribution. The division is used when public bodies procure water as a supply product or operational service rather than the physical infrastructure of water networks.

Within the CPV hierarchy, Division 41 sits alongside Division 40 (electricity, gas and heat) as an essential public utility supply category. Key subgroups include CPV Group 410 (treated and purified water) and CPV Group 411 (natural water), covering the full spectrum from municipal drinking water supply to bottled mineral water procurement for public institutions. Water utilities, municipal works companies and regional water boards are the primary users of this division.

Water procurement under CPV 41 is driven by the regulatory framework of EU Directive (EU) 2020/2184 on drinking water quality, which sets strict standards for supply and monitoring. Public bodies regularly procure not only bulk water supply but also associated services such as water quality analysis, meter reading and network management. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Key CPV Groups in Division 41

Examples of Tenders with CPV 41

• Drinking Water Supply Framework for Public Institutions: A state authority tenders a multi-year framework for the supply of drinking water to 80 state-owned facilities including offices, schools and residential care homes.
• Bottled Mineral Water for Emergency Stockpile: A civil protection authority procures a strategic stockpile of bottled mineral water for emergency preparedness, with defined storage and rotation requirements.
• Water Quality Monitoring and Analysis Service: A regional water authority procures laboratory analysis services for drinking water quality monitoring across its distribution network, with quarterly sampling and LIMS-integrated reporting.

Current tenders with CPV 41 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 41 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal water utilities, regional water boards, state governments, emergency management authorities and public infrastructure operators are the key procurers under CPV 41. The division is relevant both for routine water supply contracts and for specialist procurement related to water quality, emergency preparedness and treated process water supply.

Companies and Bidders

Water utilities, bottled water suppliers, water quality laboratories and water treatment technology companies are the primary bidders under CPV 41. Compliance with EU drinking water quality standards and national approvals (e.g. DVGW certification) is typically required. Participation requirements are governed by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 41?

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With tender.match, water supply and water quality companies automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 41 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 water 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 41)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for water supply and water management projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger water supply projects requiring diverse technical capabilities, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 41

What does the CPV code 41000000 mean?

The CPV code 41000000 designates the division "Collected and purified water" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers all public procurement related to the supply of treated, purified and natural water for drinking, industrial and public use.

How do I find tenders with CPV 41?

Tenders with CPV 41 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 41?

Water supply products and services must comply with EU Directive (EU) 2020/2184 on drinking water quality and relevant national standards such as the German Trinkwasserverordnung. DVGW certification may be required for equipment and chemical products. Applicable rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.