CPV 442 – Structural Products

What does CPV 442 cover?

CPV Group 442 covers structural products and prefabricated components used in construction and civil engineering, procured by public contracting authorities. This includes structural steel sections and profiles (I-beams, H-beams, channels, angles and hollow sections); lattice girders, truss systems and plate girders for bridges and roof structures; precast and prestressed concrete elements (beams, columns, floor slabs, bridge deck elements); reinforced concrete walls and facade panels; noise and crash barriers for roads and motorways; prefabricated room modules and building elements; and modular shelter and container buildings.

Structural products are fundamental to large-scale public infrastructure procurement. Road and motorway authorities procure noise barriers, crash barriers and road structure elements for new and upgraded roads. Railway authorities procure bridge structures, platform elements and retaining wall systems. Building authorities procure precast concrete structural frames, floor elements and facade panels for public buildings. Prefabricated modular buildings – for schools, temporary accommodation and emergency use – are also procured under this group.

CE marking under the EU Construction Products Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 is mandatory for structural products, including structural steel (EN 10025, EN 10219), precast concrete (EN 13369) and noise barriers (EN 1794). Structural performance documentation, fire classification certificates and design compliance with Eurocode standards are typically required for larger structural element contracts. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 442

• Steel structural sections and profiles for building and bridge construction
• Precast and prestressed concrete beams, columns and floor elements
• Bridge deck elements and prefabricated bridge structures
• Noise barriers for motorways, railways and urban roads
• Vehicle restraint systems and crash barriers for roads
• Prefabricated modular buildings for schools, offices and emergency use

Examples of Tenders with CPV 442

• Noise Barrier Supply and Installation, Motorway Widening: A motorway authority procures noise barriers with a total length of 4.2 km for a motorway widening project, including steel posts, absorptive panels (DIN EN 1793) and concrete footings.
• Precast Concrete Bridge Deck Beams, Rural Road Programme: A state road authority tenders the supply of prestressed I-beams for the replacement of 18 rural road bridges, with individual span lengths between 9 m and 22 m.
• Prefabricated School Building for Temporary Use: A city authority procures a prefabricated two-storey modular building with six classrooms and ancillary rooms for temporary use during primary school renovation works, with installation, connection to services and removal included.

Current tenders with CPV 442 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 442 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Road and motorway authorities, railway infrastructure managers, state building authorities, municipal infrastructure departments and housing companies are the primary procurers under CPV 442. Technical specifications for structural products are typically prepared with reference to Eurocode structural design standards and national application documents.

Companies and Bidders

Structural steel manufacturers and traders, precast concrete element producers, noise barrier suppliers, modular building manufacturers and bridge element companies are the core bidders under CPV 442. CE marking with Declaration of Performance, structural performance data and factory production control certificates are mandatory. References from comparable infrastructure projects strengthen bid submissions. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 442?

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With tender.match, structural product manufacturers and precast concrete companies automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 442 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 structural product supply 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 442)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for structural product supply and installation projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for large infrastructure projects requiring diverse structural product types, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 442

What does the CPV code 44200000 mean?

The CPV code 44200000 designates the group "Structural products" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers structural steel, precast concrete elements, noise barriers, crash barriers and prefabricated buildings procured by public contracting authorities.

How do I find tenders with CPV 442?

Tenders with CPV 442 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 442?

CE marking under EU Construction Products Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 with performance declaration, factory production control certification and compliance with relevant Eurocode standards are mandatory. Applicable rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.