CPV 425 – Refrigerating and Ventilation Equipment

What does CPV 425 cover?

CPV Group 425 covers refrigerating, cooling and ventilation equipment procured by public contracting authorities. This includes air conditioning systems (split units, multi-split systems and centralised air handling units); industrial and commercial refrigeration equipment for public cold stores, catering facilities and blood and pharmaceutical storage; heat pumps for building heating and cooling; industrial and building ventilation fans, ducts and air handling systems; and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) systems for public buildings.

Refrigerating and ventilation equipment is among the most energy-intensive building technology categories. The EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (2010/31/EU) and the EU F-Gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573 shape procurement decisions significantly: new public buildings must meet near-zero energy standards, and refrigerants with high global warming potential are being phased out in favour of low-GWP alternatives. Public contracting authorities increasingly include life-cycle cost analysis and energy efficiency criteria as award conditions.

Ventilation systems for hospitals, schools and public offices are subject to hygienic design requirements set by VDI 6022 and comparable national standards. Clean room ventilation for pharmaceutical and research facilities requires specialist design and commissioning. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 425

• Supply and installation of air conditioning systems for administrative buildings
• Industrial refrigeration and cold room equipment for public catering and storage
• Heat pumps for building heating and cooling (air-source and ground-source)
• Mechanical ventilation and air handling units for schools, hospitals and offices
• Ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) for energy-efficient public buildings
• Fume extraction and industrial ventilation for laboratories and workshops

Examples of Tenders with CPV 425

• Centralised Air Conditioning System for Government Office Block: A federal property authority tenders the supply and installation of a centralised variable refrigerant flow (VRF) air conditioning system for an 18-storey administrative building, including chiller units, air handling units, ductwork and building management integration.
• Refrigeration Equipment for University Medical Research Cold Store: A university medical faculty procures industrial refrigeration equipment for a new biological sample storage facility, including ultra-low temperature freezers (−80°C), blood bank refrigerators and monitored cold rooms.
• Ventilation System Replacement for Secondary School: A county authority tenders the replacement of mechanical ventilation systems in 38 classrooms of a secondary school, with heat recovery efficiency of at least 85% and CO₂-demand-controlled fresh air supply.

Current tenders with CPV 425 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 425 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal building authorities, state government property managers, hospitals, schools, universities, food storage operators and public research institutions are the primary procurers under CPV 425. Energy efficiency requirements and F-gas compliance are central to tender specifications. Heat pumps have seen strongly rising demand in public procurement driven by climate targets and decarbonisation programmes.

Companies and Bidders

HVAC and refrigeration technology manufacturers, heat pump installers, air handling unit suppliers and building services engineering companies are the core bidders under CPV 425. CE marking, F-gas technician certification for refrigerant systems, and energy performance data are standard requirements. References from comparable public building projects and evidence of commissioning and maintenance capacity strengthen bids. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 425?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 425)

With tender.match, HVAC and refrigeration equipment suppliers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 425 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 ventilation and refrigeration 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 425)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for HVAC and refrigeration installation projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger building services projects requiring mechanical, electrical and controls 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 425

What does the CPV code 42500000 mean?

The CPV code 42500000 designates the group "Cooling and ventilation equipment" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers air conditioning systems, industrial refrigeration equipment, heat pumps, ventilation systems and air handling units procured for public buildings and facilities.

How do I find tenders with CPV 425?

Tenders with CPV 425 can be searched on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) using the code filter. The German Procurement Portal (DTVP) 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 425?

CE marking is mandatory. For refrigerant systems, F-gas technician certification under EU Regulation (EU) 2024/573 is required. Energy efficiency data and compliance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation are standard requirements. Applicable rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.