CPV 429 – Other General-Purpose and Special-Purpose Machinery

What does CPV 429 cover?

CPV Group 429 is a residual category within Division 42, covering general-purpose and special-purpose machinery that does not fall within the more specific subgroups. This includes centrifuges and separators for liquid-solid and liquid-liquid separation; ion exchange equipment and filtration systems for water and chemical treatment; weighing machinery and platform scales for logistics and trade; spray and dispensing equipment; blending, mixing and kneading machines for non-food applications; and packaging and wrapping machinery for public sector production facilities.

The group is used when the machinery to be procured combines functions from multiple machinery categories, or when it represents a specialist application that does not fit neatly into groups 421 through 428. Municipal water and wastewater utilities procure filtration systems and centrifuge decanters for sludge treatment. Public research laboratories procure centrifuges and separators. Municipal postal services and logistics operations may procure weighing and sorting machinery.

The EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and its successor Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (applicable from January 2027) set the essential safety requirements for all machinery covered by CPV 429. CE marking is mandatory across the group. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 429

• Centrifuges and separators for sludge dewatering and laboratory use
• Ion exchange systems and membrane filtration plants for water and process applications
• Industrial weighing and measuring machinery for logistics and production
• Spray painting equipment and dispensing systems for municipal workshops
• Blending and mixing machines for chemical and industrial processing
• Packaging and labelling machinery for public production facilities

Examples of Tenders with CPV 429

• Decanter Centrifuge for Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Line: A municipal water utility procures two decanter centrifuges for the sludge dewatering line of its main wastewater treatment plant, replacing existing belt filter presses, with dry matter content targets of ≥26%.
• Laboratory Centrifuge Package, University Hospital: A university hospital laboratory service procures 15 benchtop centrifuges and three high-speed refrigerated centrifuges for haematology, serology and molecular biology departments, with defined speed and temperature specifications.
• Membrane Filtration System for Drinking Water Production: A regional water authority procures an ultrafiltration membrane system for the upgrade of its riverbank filtration water treatment plant, with a design capacity of 40,000 m³/day.

Current tenders with CPV 429 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 429 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal water and wastewater utilities, hospitals, universities, research institutes, municipal logistics and postal operations, and publicly owned chemical or food production facilities are among the key procurers under CPV 429. The residual character of this group means that tender classifications under CPV 429 are often combined with supplementary codes from related product groups.

Companies and Bidders

Centrifuge manufacturers, filtration technology companies, weighing equipment specialists, mixing machine producers and packaging machinery suppliers are the primary bidders under CPV 429. CE marking and compliance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC are mandatory. References from comparable public sector projects and evidence of commissioning and maintenance capability are important evaluation criteria. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 429?

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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 429

What does the CPV code 42900000 mean?

The CPV code 42900000 designates the group "Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers centrifuges, filtration systems, weighing machinery, mixing equipment and other specialist industrial machinery not covered by more specific subgroups.

How do I find tenders with CPV 429?

Tenders with CPV 429 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 429?

CE marking and compliance with the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC are mandatory. Technical documentation, performance guarantees and references from comparable public sector projects are standard requirements. Applicable rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.