CPV 438 – Workshop Equipment

What does CPV 438 cover?

CPV Group 438 covers workshop equipment for the maintenance, repair and servicing of vehicles, machinery and technical infrastructure, procured by public contracting authorities. This includes vehicle lifts and inspection pits; welding machines and cutting equipment; compressed air systems and pneumatic tools; vehicle diagnostic and testing systems; tyre service equipment (tyre changers, balancing machines); fluid management systems (oil dispensing, coolant, brake fluid); cleaning and washing equipment for workshops; and tool cabinets, benches and workshop furniture.

Municipal workshops (Bauhöfe), fire brigade vehicle workshops, military repair depots, public transport operator maintenance facilities, and road authority machinery depots are the principal procurement contexts for workshop equipment under CPV 438. When municipalities or other public bodies build or refurbish vehicle maintenance facilities, the complete equipment package – from lifts and compressors to diagnostic systems and tooling – is typically tendered as a single lot or a series of coordinated lots.

Energy efficiency and compliance with safety standards are key requirements. Vehicle lifts must comply with EN 1493 (vehicle lifts – safety requirements). Compressed air systems must meet pressure equipment safety standards under Directive 2014/68/EU. Welding equipment must carry CE marking and comply with EN 60974. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 438

• Two-post and four-post vehicle lifts for car, van and truck maintenance
• Compressed air systems, compressors and pneumatic tools for workshops
• MIG/MAG, TIG and plasma welding equipment for vehicle repair
• Vehicle diagnostic systems and tachograph testing equipment
• Tyre changers and wheel balancers for mixed vehicle fleets
• Fluid management and oil dispensing systems for central workshop facilities

Examples of Tenders with CPV 438

• Workshop Equipment for New Municipal Depot: A municipality equips its new vehicle maintenance depot for a mixed fleet of 120 vehicles (cars, vans and LGVs) with eight two-post lifts, three four-post alignment lifts, a compressed air ring main with eight outlets, MIG/MAG welding stations, tyre service equipment and a vehicle diagnostic system.
• Fire Brigade Workshop Equipment Renewal: A city fire brigade procures replacement workshop equipment for its central workshop, including two heavy-duty mobile column lifts (10 t per unit) for fire appliance maintenance, an automated oil and fluid management system, and a modern vehicle diagnostic station.
• Compressed Air System for State Road Authority Depots: A state road authority tenders a centralised compressed air installation for six maintenance depots, including reciprocating air compressors, dryers, distribution piping and wall-mounted supply points.

Current tenders with CPV 438 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 438 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal public works departments, fire and rescue services, police vehicle maintenance units, public transport operators, military technical services, state road authorities and airport authorities are the primary procurers under CPV 438. Workshop equipment is procured both for new facilities and as replacement of ageing equipment in existing workshops.

Companies and Bidders

Vehicle lift manufacturers, welding equipment suppliers, compressor and pneumatic tool companies, diagnostic system providers and workshop outfitting specialists are the core bidders under CPV 438. EN 1493 certification for vehicle lifts, CE marking and relevant safety certifications are mandatory. References from comparable public sector workshop fit-out projects and evidence of after-sales service capability 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 438?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 438)

With tender.match, workshop equipment manufacturers and vehicle maintenance fit-out companies automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 438 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 workshop 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 438)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for workshop fit-out projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger workshop fit-out packages covering lifts, compressed air, welding and diagnostics, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 438

What does the CPV code 43800000 mean?

The CPV code 43800000 designates the group "Workshop equipment" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers vehicle lifts, compressed air systems, welding equipment, vehicle diagnostics and other workshop tools and machinery for public maintenance facilities.

How do I find tenders with CPV 438?

Tenders with CPV 438 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 438?

CE marking, EN 1493 compliance for vehicle lifts, and pressure equipment safety conformity for compressors are mandatory. References from comparable workshop fit-out projects and evidence of installation and maintenance service capacity are standard requirements. Applicable rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.