CPV 411 – Natural Water

What does CPV 411 cover?

CPV Group 411 covers the procurement of natural water in its untreated or minimally processed form by public contracting authorities. This includes natural mineral water and spring water procured for bottling and distribution, untreated surface water and groundwater for supply to treatment plants, and bulk natural water for industrial or emergency use. The group is distinct from CPV 410, which covers water that has been treated and purified to specific quality standards.

Natural water procurement arises in several public sector contexts. Civil protection authorities maintain emergency stockpiles of bottled mineral water. Public healthcare facilities and sports organisations procure mineral water for patients, staff and athletes. Municipal water utilities procure abstraction rights and bulk raw water supply from natural sources as the input for their treatment and distribution operations. Environmental bodies may procure natural water monitoring and analysis services.

Bottled mineral water for public institutions – such as hospitals, administrative offices and emergency depots – is frequently procured under framework agreements with major suppliers. Natural water quality is regulated in the EU under Council Directive 2009/54/EC on the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters, which sets composition and labelling requirements. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 411

• Supply of bottled natural mineral water and spring water for public institutions
• Bulk raw water supply from natural sources for treatment
• Natural water quality monitoring and source protection services
• Emergency water stockpile procurement and replenishment
• Water abstraction and raw water supply services

Examples of Tenders with CPV 411

• Bottled Mineral Water Framework for Hospital Group: A hospital trust tenders a three-year framework agreement for the supply of bottled natural mineral water (still and sparkling) for patient rooms, wards and staff areas across six hospitals.
• Emergency Water Reserve, Civil Protection Authority: A regional civil protection authority procures a strategic reserve of 500,000 litres of bottled mineral water in 1.5-litre bottles for emergency scenarios, with defined storage conditions and rotation intervals.
• Raw Water Supply for Water Treatment Works: A regional water authority procures bulk raw water from a natural reservoir under a long-term supply agreement for input to its treatment plant serving 120,000 residents.

Current tenders with CPV 411 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 411 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Hospitals, civil protection authorities, sports facilities, schools, municipal water utilities and regional water boards are the key procurers under CPV 411. Bottled mineral water procurement is particularly common among healthcare and emergency management authorities, while raw water supply contracts are specific to water utility operations.

Companies and Bidders

Mineral water bottlers, spring water producers, raw water supply utilities and water source management companies are the primary bidders under CPV 411. Compliance with Council Directive 2009/54/EC on natural mineral waters and the relevant national transposition legislation is required for bottled mineral water products. Further information on procurement requirements is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 411?

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With tender.match, natural water and mineral water suppliers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 411 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 411)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for water supply projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger water supply contracts requiring diverse 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 411

What does the CPV code 41100000 mean?

The CPV code 41100000 designates the group "Natural water" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers untreated and minimally processed water from natural sources, including mineral water, spring water and bulk raw water for supply to treatment works.

How do I find tenders with CPV 411?

Tenders with CPV 411 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 411?

Bottled natural mineral water must comply with Council Directive 2009/54/EC and national transposition legislation. For bulk raw water supply, environmental permits and abstraction licences are required. Applicable procurement rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.