CPV 424 – Lifting and Handling Equipment and Parts

What does CPV 424 cover?

CPV Group 424 covers lifting, hoisting and materials handling equipment procured by public contracting authorities. This encompasses passenger and goods lifts (elevators), escalators and moving walkways for public buildings; industrial cranes, hoists, gantry cranes and overhead travelling cranes for utility depots and workshops; forklifts, pallet trucks and reach trucks for public warehouses and logistics centres; and conveyor systems, belt conveyors and sorting equipment for public mail centres and logistics facilities.

The group also covers mobility-related equipment such as stair lifts, platform lifts and wheelchair lifts for public buildings, which are subject to accessibility requirements under national building regulations and the EU Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882). Lifts in public buildings must comply with the Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU, which sets essential safety requirements and requires CE marking.

Procurement under CPV 424 arises in new construction, retrofit and modernisation contexts. Lift replacements in ageing public buildings, crane upgrades for municipal workshops and goods handling equipment for public distribution centres are among the most common tender types. Multi-year maintenance contracts for lift systems are frequently awarded alongside capital equipment contracts. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 424

• Supply and installation of passenger and goods lifts for public buildings
• Escalators and moving walkways for public transport hubs
• Platform lifts and wheelchair lifts for accessibility compliance
• Overhead travelling cranes and jib cranes for utility workshops
• Forklifts and electric pallet trucks for public storage and logistics
• Conveyor and sorting systems for public mail and logistics facilities

Examples of Tenders with CPV 424

• Passenger Lift Modernisation, State Administration Tower Block: A state authority tenders the replacement of 16 passenger lifts in a 22-storey administrative building, including new lift cars, machine room equipment, controls and intercom systems, with a five-year maintenance contract.
• Accessible Platform Lifts for Municipal Swimming Pools: A municipality procures pool lift systems for eight indoor swimming pools to ensure barrier-free access for wheelchair users and mobility-impaired visitors, conforming to DIN 18040-1.
• Overhead Crane for Municipal Waste Management Depot: A city waste management company procures a 10-tonne single-girder overhead travelling crane for its new vehicle maintenance hall, with radio remote control and anti-collision systems.

Current tenders with CPV 424 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 424 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal building authorities, state government property departments, hospitals, universities, public transport operators, port authorities and municipal utility workshops are among the primary procurers under CPV 424. Accessibility requirements under national building codes and the EU Accessibility Act frequently drive lift and platform lift procurement. Maintenance contracts are a standard complement to capital equipment tenders.

Companies and Bidders

Lift and escalator manufacturers, crane suppliers, forklift dealers and conveyor system integrators are the core bidders under CPV 424. CE marking and compliance with the Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU are mandatory for lifts installed in public buildings. Compliance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC applies to cranes, hoists and industrial handling equipment. References from comparable public sector installations strengthen bid submissions. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 424?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 424)

With tender.match, lift manufacturers and handling equipment suppliers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 424 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 lifting and handling equipment 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 424)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for lift installation and handling equipment projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger fit-out projects requiring civil engineering, electrical and mechanical integration, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 424

What does the CPV code 42400000 mean?

The CPV code 42400000 designates the group "Lifting and handling equipment and parts thereof" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers passenger and goods lifts, cranes, hoists, forklifts, conveyor systems and accessibility lifting equipment for public buildings and facilities.

How do I find tenders with CPV 424?

Tenders with CPV 424 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 424?

Lifts must comply with the EU Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU and carry CE marking. Cranes and industrial handling equipment must conform to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. References from comparable public building projects and evidence of maintenance service capacity are standard requirements. Applicable rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.