CPV 427 – Machinery for Textile, Apparel and Leather Production

What does CPV 427 cover?

CPV Group 427 covers machinery for the production of textiles, apparel and leather goods, procured by public contracting authorities and publicly owned enterprises. This includes weaving looms, knitting and warp knitting machines, yarn spinning and twisting machinery, sewing, embroidery and quilting machines, leather splitting, sewing and finishing machinery, as well as textile finishing equipment such as dyeing machines, calenders and stenters.

The primary public sector procurement context for CPV 427 is vocational education and training (VET). Technical colleges, fashion and textile design schools, and training workshops for the textiles, clothing and leather trades procure educational machines from this group to train students in textile production techniques. Publicly owned textile and clothing manufacturers – where they exist in the form of prison workshops, social enterprises or public sector enterprises – may also procure machinery under this group.

A second procurement context arises in prisons and rehabilitation centres, where textile and sewing workshops are operated for occupational training purposes. Military and police garment production facilities operated by public bodies may require specialised sewing and assembly machinery. All machinery must comply with the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and carry CE marking. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 427

• Industrial sewing machines and overlockers for training workshops and vocational schools
• Weaving and knitting machines for textile design and production training
• Embroidery and quilting machines for educational and production purposes
• Leather cutting, splitting and sewing machinery for leather goods training
• Textile dyeing and finishing equipment for professional training programmes
• Yarn and fibre processing machinery for technical textile education

Examples of Tenders with CPV 427

• Sewing Machine Package for Vocational Clothing School: A state vocational training authority procures 40 industrial flat-bed sewing machines, 20 overlock machines and 10 cover stitch machines for the clothing technology department of a vocational school, with training programme support.
• Knitting Machinery for Textile Technology College: A textile design college procures four computer-controlled flat-bed knitting machines with design software licences for its fashion and knitwear design programme, including installation and staff training.
• Sewing Workshop Equipment for Prison Rehabilitation Centre: A state justice authority equips the sewing workshop of a rehabilitation centre with 24 industrial sewing machines, cutting tables, pressing equipment and safety guards for use by inmates in textile training.

Current tenders with CPV 427 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 427 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Vocational education and training institutions, technical textile colleges, prison and rehabilitation services, and publicly owned garment production facilities are the primary procurers under CPV 427. Technical specifications must reflect the intended educational or production use, and machinery should be suitable for both beginner and advanced operators where training applications are involved.

Companies and Bidders

Textile and sewing machine manufacturers, industrial machinery dealers, vocational training equipment suppliers and leather processing machinery companies are the core bidders under CPV 427. CE marking, compliance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and references from comparable educational or vocational training installations are standard requirements. Training and after-sales service are important evaluation criteria. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 427?

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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 427

What does the CPV code 42700000 mean?

The CPV code 42700000 designates the group "Machinery for the manufacture of textiles, apparel and leather goods" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers sewing, weaving, knitting and leather processing machinery procured by public bodies for vocational training and production purposes.

How do I find tenders with CPV 427?

Tenders with CPV 427 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 427?

CE marking and compliance with the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC are mandatory. References from comparable educational or vocational training installations and evidence of training provision are standard requirements. Applicable rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.