CPV 437 – Metallurgy Machinery and Parts

What does CPV 437 cover?

CPV Group 437 covers machinery and equipment for metallurgical processes procured by public contracting authorities and publicly owned industrial enterprises. This includes electric arc furnaces and induction furnaces for steel and non-ferrous metal smelting; rolling mills and rolling stands for steel and aluminium flat and long product production; continuous casting machines for billets, blooms and slabs; forging presses, hammers and ring rolling machines; wire drawing and tube manufacturing equipment; and heat treatment furnaces for metals.

Publicly owned steel and metals companies, military arsenals and weapon production facilities, state-owned shipyards, and vocational training institutes with metalworking programmes are among the public sector procurement contexts for metallurgy machinery. Technical universities with materials science and metallurgy faculties may procure small-scale induction furnaces, rolling mills and heat treatment equipment for research and student training.

The EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC applies to all machinery under CPV 437. Furnaces and heat treatment equipment must also comply with relevant pressure equipment and industrial emissions regulations. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 437

• Electric arc and induction furnaces for metal smelting and casting
• Rolling mills and rolling lines for flat and long metal products
• Continuous casting machines for billets, blooms and slabs
• Forging presses and hammer forges for hot and cold forming
• Wire drawing machinery for steel and non-ferrous wire production
• Laboratory rolling mills, induction furnaces and heat treatment equipment for universities

Examples of Tenders with CPV 437

• Induction Furnace for Technical University Materials Research: A technical university procures a medium-frequency induction melting furnace (100 kg capacity, max. 1,700°C) for its materials science laboratory, including tilt mechanism, temperature monitoring and fume extraction.
• Rolling Mill for Metalworking Vocational Training Centre: A state vocational training authority equips its metalworking college with a small laboratory rolling mill for hot and cold rolling exercises, with safety guards and work roll change system.
• Continuous Casting Machine Upgrade for State-Owned Steel Plant: A state-owned foundry upgrades its continuous casting machine with a new mould oscillation system, strand guide and secondary cooling zone, extending the product range to smaller billet cross-sections.

Current tenders with CPV 437 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 437 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Publicly owned steel and foundry companies, technical universities with metallurgy programmes, military production facilities, state-owned shipyards, and vocational training institutions with metalworking curricula are among the primary procurers under CPV 437. Metallurgy machinery procurement involves highly specialised technical specifications and is typically subject to competitive dialogue or negotiated procedures above EU thresholds.

Companies and Bidders

Metallurgy machinery manufacturers, furnace engineering companies, rolling mill technology specialists and forging press producers are the core bidders under CPV 437. CE marking, compliance with the Machinery Directive and relevant pressure equipment regulations are mandatory. References from comparable metallurgical installations and evidence of commissioning and training 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 437?

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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 437

What does the CPV code 43700000 mean?

The CPV code 43700000 designates the group "Metallurgy machinery and associated parts" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers smelting furnaces, rolling mills, continuous casting machines and forging machinery for metal production and processing.

How do I find tenders with CPV 437?

Tenders with CPV 437 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 437?

CE marking, compliance with the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and applicable pressure equipment regulations are mandatory. References from comparable metallurgical plant projects and evidence of commissioning capability are standard requirements. Applicable rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.